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

  • Patrick Adams
    MS Baseball Coach
    Appointed: 2017
  • Photo of Amy Beard
    Amy Beard
    Middle School History Teacher
    Appointed: 2014
    504-896-6556
    Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Arts
  • Tim Ben
    Appointed: 2024
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    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 John Byrnes
    John Byrnes
    MS/US Librarian
    Appointed: 2022
    Gustavus Adolphus College - Bachelor of Arts
    University of Minnesota - Master of Education
    Minnesota State University at Mankato - Certificate in School Librarianship
  • Madison Cassidy
    Outside Athletic Trainer
    Appointed: 2024
  • Photo of Kimberly Causey
    Kimberly Causey
    Coordinator of Community and Inclusion
    Appointed: 2015
    504-896-6364
    University of Notre Dame - Master of Arts
    University of Notre Dame - Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Photo of Kelsey Chan
    Kelsey Chan
    Outside Athletic Trainer
    Appointed: 2022
  • Photo of Rebecca Chase
    Rebecca Chase
    7th Grade English Teacher
    Appointed: 2013
    504-899-5641
    Isidore Newman School
    Villanova University - BA
  • 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
  • Herbert Deleon
    Appointed: 2019
  • Photo of Jané Dorsey
    Jané Dorsey
    Middle School Administrative Assistant
    Appointed: 2019
    504-896-6409
  • 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 Corne Eksteen
    Corne Eksteen
    Admission Coordinator
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6323
    University of the Free State, Bloemfontein - Master’s Degree
  • 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
  • Eric Giesmann
    Appointed: 2023
  • Photo of Katie Gray
    Katie Gray
    World Language Department Chair/Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6483
    Huntington High School
    Tulane University - BA
  • Sarah Harvey
    Appointed: 2022
  • 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 Adrienne Jones
    Adrienne Jones
    7th Grade Science Teacher
    Appointed: 2023
    Morgan State University - B.S in Science
    The Duke Ellington School of the Arts
  • Photo of Randy Livingston
    Randy Livingston
    Varsity Basketball Coach/Peer Leadership
    Appointed: 2018
    LSU - Bachelor of Arts
    University of Phoenix - Business Management
  • Photo of Juan Lumas
    Juan Lumas
    MS P.E. Teacher
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6248
    St. Augustine High School
    Loyola University New Orleans - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/1999
  • Photo of Jason Mathews
    Jason Mathews
    Chief of the Office of Safety Management
    Appointed: 2015
  • Photo of Lisa Mauthe
    Lisa Mauthe
    French Teacher
    Appointed: 2010
    504-896-6245
    Middlebury College - Master of Arts
    Tulane University - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Michael Milling
    Michael Milling
    Mathematics Teacher
    Appointed: 1996
    504-896-6410
    Vanderbilt University - B.S.
  • Photo of Adrianne Montoya
    Adrianne Montoya
    Upper School Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2022
    Metropolitan State College of Denver - B.A.
    University of Colorado at Boulder - M.A.
  • Daniel Purcell
    Self-Employed
    Appointed: 2022
    Berkshire High School (OH)
    Lake Erie College (OH) - Bachelor of Busines
    Lake Erie College (OH) - Bachelor of Science
    Lake Erie College - Middle Eastern and American History
    Berkshire High School - Business Management
    Lake Erie College - Business Management
  • Photo of Brigid Richwine
    Brigid Richwine
    SwapShop Coordinator
    Appointed: 2022
  • Photo of Anthony Sears
    Anthony Sears
    Director of Choral Activities
    Appointed: 2009
    504-896-6307
    Westminster Choir College - Master of Music
    Southeastern Louisiana University - BMuEd
  • Photo of Marjorie Smith
    Marjorie Smith
    Latin Teacher
    Appointed: 1985
    504-896-6551
    University of Texas - M.A.
    William and Mary - B.A.
  • Photo of Bryan Spitzfaden
    Bryan Spitzfaden
    Middle School Drama Teacher
    Appointed: 2021
  • Jared Stanton
    Appointed: 2024
  • Photo of Patrick Summerour
    Patrick Summerour
    Athletic Director
    Appointed: 2000
    504-896-6380
    Clemson University - B.A.
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  • Michael Turi
    Founding Partner & Lead Financial Planner
    Appointed: 2023
    504-386-3856
    Morristown High School
    Tulane University - Bachelor of Science in Management
  • Aaron Vice
    Appointed: 2025
  • 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