Middle School Cross Country

A West Hartford native and Loomis Chaffee School graduate, Lisa Roberts attended St. Joseph University and then UConn for graduate school. At Watkinson, she teaches English and is in our Learning Skills Program. An assistant to both cross country and track, Coach Roberts is also an avid tennis player and has been a runner for the past 20 years, completing 20 half marathons and one full. Coach Roberts is mom to a Nick (grade 10) and Caroline (grade 8) who both attend Watkinson.

Chris is an avid, life-long runner who has competed at racing distances from 1,500 meters to the half marathon. He is excited to have the opportunity to pass along his experience and knowledge of this sport to Watkinson’s student athletes. He earned a Master of Arts in Economics from Trinity College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Keene State College. His prior professional background included 30-plus years working in a variety of credit analyst and capital management/corporate finance roles within the financial services industry. Chris currently lives in West Hartford with his wife, Kathy, and their two college-age sons, Ben and Matt. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, and cross-country skiing with his family.