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 Khiry Armstead
    Khiry Armstead
    LS Teacher and Sub
    Appointed: 2018
  • Photo of Arden Barnett
    Arden Barnett
    Assistant Director of Admission (applicants for Pre-K- 3rd grade)
    Appointed: 2013
    504-896-6348
    University of Mississippi - Bachelor of Arts
    Loyola University New Orleans - Master of Education
  • Photo of Tracy Blackerby
    Tracy Blackerby
    P.E. Instructor
    Appointed: 2013
    504-896-6382
    Tulane University - MPH and BSPH
    Tulane University - Bachelor of Science in Public Health
  • Photo of Brandy Ciolino
    Brandy Ciolino
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Appointed: 2016
    504-896-6390
    Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Sheila Connolly
    Sheila Connolly
    Arts Faculty/Interim Arts Department Chair
    Appointed: 1997
    504-896-6484
    Newcomb College - B.A.
    Bank Street College of Education - MSEd Leadership in the Arts
  • Photo of Courtney Costello
    Courtney Costello
    LS Counselor/Health and Wellness Coordinator
    Appointed: 2013
    504-896-6352
    Arizona State University - BS
    Tulane University - MSW, MPH
    Tulane University - MSW/MPH
  • Photo of Collin Doruff
    Collin Doruff
    Lower School Design Thinking Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    504-896-6255
    Loyola University New Orleans - B.M. in Music Therapy
  • Photo of Maya Durham
    Maya Durham
    Lower School Art
    Appointed: 2022
  • Photo of Erin Friend
    Erin Friend
    School Nurse
    Appointed: 2013
    504-896-6386
    Indiana University - Bachelor of Science
    Columbia University - Bachelor of Science
    Loyola University New Orleans - Master of Science in Nursing
  • Photo of Bridget Hagan
    Bridget Hagan
    Head of Lower School
    Appointed: 2019
  • Photo of Trisha Kaufman
    Trisha Kaufman
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Appointed: 2022
  • Photo of Lucy Krause
    Lucy Krause
    Pre-K - 1st Grade Science Teacher
    Appointed: 2024
    Occidental College - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Lindsay Loup
    Lindsay Loup
    Lower School Librarian
    Appointed: 2019
    University of Alabama, BA; University of New Orleans, MFA; Louisiana State University, MLIS - BA in journalism/Spanish; MFA in fiction writing; MLIS
  • Photo of Shawn McGuire
    Shawn McGuire
    P. E. Teacher
    Appointed: 1987
    504-896-6384
    University of New Orleans - B.S.
  • Photo of Paula McMaster
    Paula McMaster
    Lower School Counselor
    Appointed: 2024
    Saint Louis University - Master of Arts
    University of Iowa - Bachelor of Science
  • Photo of Jodi Meekhof
    Jodi Meekhof
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Appointed: 2004
    504-896-6486
    University of Northern Colorado - BA Elementary Education in Social Sciences
  • Photo of Kathryn Mullinax
    Kathryn Mullinax
    Pre-K - 1st Grade Learning Specialist
    Appointed: 2008
    UGA/LSU - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
    East Carolina University - Master of Science in Child Development and Family Relations
    University of Georgia
    Isidore Newman School - Diploma
  • Katherine Nieves
    Appointed: 2025
    University of North Carolina - Master of School Administration
    Wingate University - Bachelor of Science
  • Katie Nieves
    Appointed: 2025
  • Photo of Sarah Novak
    Sarah Novak
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Appointed: 2021
  • Photo of Sarah Oakes
    Sarah Oakes
    Head of Lower School
    Appointed: 2005
    504-896-6346
    Louisiana State University - MEd-Early Childhood Concentration
    Louisiana State University - BS-Elementary Education
    Louisiana State University - MEd
  • Photo of Rachel Olivares
    Rachel Olivares
    LS Spanish/French Teacher
    Appointed: 2012
    504-896-6361
    City College of New York - Master of Arts
  • Photo of Jeremy Parker
    Jeremy Parker
    Pre-K - 3rd Grade Music Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    504-899-5641
    Kansas State University - Bachelor of Music
    Manhattan (KS) High School
    University of Minnesota - Masters in Music Theory
  • Photo of Kellie Pitts
    Kellie Pitts
    Lower School Math Instructional Coach
    Appointed: 2011
    504-896-6287
    Loyola University New Orleans - Bachelor of Science
    Loyola University New Orleans - Master of Science
  • Photo of Susan Robert
    Susan Robert
    Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten
    Appointed: 2015
    Tulane University - M.Ed.
    Newcomb College - B.A.
  • Photo of Sonia Sapollnik
    Sonia Sapollnik
    K - 3rd Grade Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2012
    504-896-6520
    Escuela Normal Superior Tomas Godoy Cruz - Master of Education
  • Photo of Adrienne Screen
    Adrienne Screen
    Lower School Literacy Coach
    Appointed: 2014
    504-896-6247
    Louisiana State University
    Academy of the Sacred Heart - Grand Coteau - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Lanie Victory
    Lanie Victory
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Appointed: 2022
    Mississippi University for Women - BA
    Vandebilt Catholic
    Vandebilt Catholic - Masters
  • Photo of Stephen Victory
    Stephen Victory
    P.E. Teacher
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6311
    Metairie Park Country Day - Bachelor of Arts
    U. of Alabama - B.A. History
  • Photo of Liese Weber Hammontree
    Liese Weber Hammontree
    Green Trees Movement Arts Specialist/MS Dance Teacher/MS Theater Director-Choreographer
    Appointed: 2009
    504-896-6576
    Towson University - BFA Dance Performance, Choreography, Education
    Feldenkrais International Training Program,Vienna, Austria - Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
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