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 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
  • Rayne Carradine
    Lower School Substitute
    Appointed: 2017
    504-388-0866
  • 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 Benoit Cransac
    Benoit Cransac
    French Teacher 1st - 5th Grades / MS Tennis
    Appointed: 2013
    504-896-6490
    UPV Montpellier III and LSU - DEUG LCE
    LSU
    UPV Montpellier III
  • Photo of Kathleen Davis
    Kathleen Davis
    2nd Grade Teacher
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6544
    University of Virginia - Master of Teaching
    University of Virginia - Bachelor of Arts
  • 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 Francesca Goodwin
    Francesca Goodwin
    2nd Grade Co-Teacher
    Appointed: 2025
    New York University - Master of Social Work
    Gettysburg College - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Ana Kurt
    Ana Kurt
    2nd and 3rd Grade Learning Specialist
    Appointed: 2010
    504-896-6564
    University of New Orleans - Masters
    Holy Cross College
  • Photo of Jennifer Landry
    Jennifer Landry
    2nd Grade Teacher
    Appointed: 2025
    University of New Orleans - Master of Art
    Louisiana State University - 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 Kenneth Marroccoli
    Kenneth Marroccoli
    3rd Grade Teacher
    Appointed: 2017
    United States Sports University - B.S.S Sports management
    Southern New Hampshire University - MEd Educational Leadership
  • Photo of Jann Mazzanti
    Jann Mazzanti
    2nd Grade Teacher
    Appointed: 2009
    504-896-6550
    Louisiana Tech University - B.A.
  • 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 Katherine Nieves
    Katherine Nieves
    Assistant Head of Lower School
    Appointed: 2025
    University of North Carolina - Master of School Administration
    Wingate University - Bachelor of Science
  • 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 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 Savannah Raynal
    Savannah Raynal
    2nd Grade Teacher
    Appointed: 2023
    Louisiana State University - Bachelors of Science
  • Photo of Rebecca Roos
    Rebecca Roos
    2nd Grade Co-Teacher
    Appointed: 2014
    504-896-6504
    Loyola University New Orleans - Master of Education
    Loyola University New Orleans - Post Baccalaureate
    University of Alabama - Bachelor of Science
  • Photo of Laura Sanchez
    Laura Sanchez
    2nd Grade Co Teacher
    Appointed: 2012
    University of Alabama at Birmingham - Master of Education
  • 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 Logan Taravella
    Logan Taravella
    LS P.E./Assistant Baseball Coach
    Appointed: 2020
  • Photo of Susan Toso
    Susan Toso
    3rd Grade Co Teacher/Coding 1st-5th
    Appointed: 1997
    504-896-6815
  • 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
  • Photo of Jennifer Williams
    Jennifer Williams
    Chair of Lower School Science
    Appointed: 1999
    504-896-6569
    Louisiana State University - B.S.
    Bio
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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