Contact Info

Main Entrance:
1903 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Vistors must present ID at front desk. 

Switchboard:
Open 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Phone: 504.899.5641
Fax: 504.896.8597

We are always happy to hear from you. Search for faculty and staff members by Department or last name in the drop down menu below; to send an email, simply click on the individual's name.

To find out about available job openings, please check the Employment Opportunities page.

Media Inquiries: 
Please contact the main switchboard at 504.899.5641. 

Alumni Office:
Mary Hoffman
Director of Advancement
alumni@newmanschool.org
504.896.6312

Departments

  • Photo of Matthew Jones
    Matthew Jones
    Science Department Chair
    Appointed: 2011
    504-899-5641
    Walt Whitman HS - Master of Education
    Washington University in St. Louis - Bachelor of Science
    George Washington Univ. - MA Secondary Education
  • Photo of Sav Bowerfind
    Sav Bowerfind
    Computer Science/MakerSpace Teacher
    Appointed: 2025
    University of California, Berkeley - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Andrew Hermann
    Andrew Hermann
    Upper School Chemistry Teacher
    Appointed: 2018
    504-896-6481
    Grace King
    North Carolina State University - Ph.D.
    University of New Orleans - B.A.
  • Photo of Joel Kelly
    Joel Kelly
    Upper School Physics Teacher
    Appointed: 2018
    504-899-5641
    Lake Worth High School
    University of Florida - Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering
    Xavier Univeristy - Masters in Secondary Education (Physics)
  • Photo of David Kern
    David Kern
    Upper School Math and Science
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6539
    Isidore Newman School
    The University of Chicago - Ph.D., Comparative Human Development
Neighbor Email List
Neighbors can request to be added to the list for important notifications by emailing communications@newmanschool.org with the subject line "Neighbor List" and including all pertinent contact information in the body of the email.

From the Airport & Eastbank

From the airport and eastbank, take I-10 to the Pontchartrain Expressway and exit St. Charles Avenue. Take a right onto St. Charles Avenue. Travel approximately 3 miles to Jefferson Avenue. Take a right onto Jefferson Avenue. Isidore Newman School will be four blocks down on your right.

From the Westbank (General De Gualle)

From the Westbank (General De Gaulle), Take the Crescent City Connection over the river and exit on Earhart Boulevard. Turn left on Claiborne Avenue/US-90,Turn left at Napoleon Ave,Turn right at St Charles Ave,Turn right at Jefferson Ave and destination will be on the right.
Since its founding in 1903, Isidore Newman School has been part of the fabric of Uptown New Orleans. Occupying 11 acres in the heart of Uptown, Newman is situated on Jefferson Avenue between historic St. Charles Avenue and Claiborne Avenue. Jefferson Avenue is located between Nashville Avenue and Napoleon Avenue.
1903 Jefferson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504.899.5641
Fax: 504.896.8597
Open 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
An independent,
co-educational,
non-denominational day
school in New Orleans for
early childhood through 12th grade