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 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 Aaron Burns
    Aaron Burns
    Assistant Director of Admission (applicants for 4th - 9th grade)/Varsity Lacrosse Coach
    Appointed: 2016
    504-896-6535
    Eleanor Roosevelt High School
    University of Georgia - Bachelor of Arts (English)
  • Photo of Jamie Christian
    Jamie Christian
    5th Grade Humanities
    Appointed: 2024
    Butler University - Bachelor's of Science
  • 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 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 Brian Dufour
    Brian Dufour
    Band Director
    Appointed: 1996
    504-896-6345
    University of New Orleans - M.M.
    Southeastern Louisiana University - B.M.E.
  • 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 Aimee Irving
    Aimee Irving
    5th Grade Humanities Teacher
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6233
    Mount Carmel Academy
    Louisiana State University - BA, Mass Communications/Journalism
    University of New Orleans - MA, Education
  • Photo of Joanna Izaguirre
    Joanna Izaguirre
    Band & String Ensemble Director and Music Production Teacher
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6432
    Loyola University New Orleans - Bachelor of Music Education
    University of Florida - Master of Music in Music Education
  • Photo of Catherine Johnson
    Catherine Johnson
    Lower School Literacy Coach
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6422
    University of New Orleans - MEd
    Northwest Whitfield High School - Master of Education
    University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science in Special Education
  • 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 Gordon Malis
    Gordon Malis
    5th Grade Math Teacher
    Appointed: 2023
    University of Illinois - Masters
    University of Illinois - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Shawn McGuire
    Shawn McGuire
    P. E. Teacher
    Appointed: 1987
    504-896-6384
    University of New Orleans - B.S.
  • Photo of Maritza Mercado-Narcisse
    Maritza Mercado-Narcisse
    Chair of the Performing Arts and Dance Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    504-896-6558
    Eleanor McMain
    Loyola University New Orleans
    Tulane University
  • Photo of Sarah Oakes
    Sarah Oakes
    Assistant 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 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 Sarah Samuel
    Sarah Samuel
    4th/5th Grade Learning Specialist
    Appointed: 2023
    Tulane University - Bachelor of Arts
    University of New Orleans - Masters in Education and Curriculum
  • 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 Elaine Sevin
    Elaine Sevin
    5th Grade Science Teacher
    Appointed: 2009
    504-896-6574
    Northwestern State University - Bachelors
  • Photo of John Stewart
    John Stewart
    P.E. Teacher/Head Football Coach
    Appointed: 2000
    504-896-6406
    newman - Bachelor of Arts
    Tulane - BA
  • Photo of Nila Surgi
    Nila Surgi
    Lower School Math Specialist
    Appointed: 1979
    504-896-6233
    Kansas State Teachers College - B.S.
  • 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