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 Emily Bomersback
    Emily Bomersback
    Director of Communications
    Appointed: 2021
    504-896-6392
    Indiana University - Master of Arts
    Purdue University - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Sav Bowerfind
    Sav Bowerfind
    Computer Science/MakerSpace Teacher
    Appointed: 2025
    University of California, Berkeley - Bachelor of Arts
  • 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 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 Joel Causey
    Joel Causey
    Upper School English Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    504-896-6438
    Texas Christian University - Master of Arts
  • 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 Dakota Coats
    Dakota Coats
    High Performance Coach
    Appointed: 2021
  • Photo of Erik Cooper
    Erik Cooper
    Head of Upper School
    Appointed: 2020
    504-896-6359
    Dickinson College - Bachelor of Arts
    Boston University - Master of Arts
  • Photo of Madeline Corcoran
    Madeline Corcoran
    Upper School Counselor
    Appointed: 2023
    New York University - Master of Arts
    Tulane University - Bachelor of Science
  • Photo of Alison Cransac
    Alison Cransac
    French IV/Honors IV Teacher
    Appointed: 2014
    504-896-6357
    Tulane University - PhD
    Tulane University - MA, PhD
    University of Colorado, Boulder - BA, cum laude
  • Photo of Stephanie Davis
    Stephanie Davis
    World Languages Teacher
    Appointed: 2001
    504-896-6421
    Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Science
    Middlebury College - M.A.
  • Photo of Hussein Dossaji
    Hussein Dossaji
    Upper School Math Teacher
    Appointed: 2019
    Loyola Univeristy - Master of Science
  • Meredith Dubose
    Upper School Counselor
    Appointed: 2020
    Tulane University - BA
    Tulane University - MSW
  • 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
  • Photo of Peter Gendel
    Peter Gendel
    Science Teacher
    Appointed: 1987
    504-896-6469
    University of Wisconsin - Ph.D.
    University of Wisconsin - M.A.
    Tulane University - B.A.
  • Photo of Alexandra Gonzalez
    Alexandra Gonzalez
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    Appointed: 2020
    504-896-6333
    McGill Toolen Catholic High School
    Tulane University - BA Political Science
  • 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 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 Roger Hibbert
    Roger Hibbert
    Communications Manager
    Appointed: 2010
    504-896-6429
    SUNY Buffalo - Bachelor of Arts
  • 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 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 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
  • Photo of Melanie Krob
    Melanie Krob
    History Teacher
    Appointed: 2004
    504-896-6505
    Tulane University - Ph.D.
    University of the South - B.A.
  • Kenneth Lass
    Producer/Director
    Appointed: 2015
    James Madison University
  • Photo of Amanda Livaudais
    Amanda Livaudais
    Upper School Assistant
    Appointed: 2018
    504-896-6330
  • 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 Raynette Lumas
    Raynette Lumas
    Assistant Director of College Counseling and Testing Accommodations Coordinator
    Appointed: 2021
    504-896-6404
    Xavier Preparatory School
    Loyola New Orleans - Bachelor of Business Administration, Management and Marketing/1999
    University of New Orleans - Master of Business Administation/2011
  • Photo of Gregory  Malis
    Gregory Malis
    Math Department Chair, US Math Teacher
    Appointed: 2011
    504-896-6487
    University of Illinois - B.S.
  • Photo of Carrie Massey
    Carrie Massey
    Academic Coach/Writing Instructor
    Appointed: 2018
    504-896-6242
    Florida State University - B.A. - English Literature/Teaching Cert.
    Middlebury - M.A. - English Literature
    ADD Coach Academy - Certified ADD/ADHD Coach candidate
  • 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 Romaine McCarthy
    Romaine McCarthy
    Upper School Learning Specialist
    Appointed: 2020
    University of Southern Mississippi - Bachelor of Science
  • Photo of Robyn McCormick
    Robyn McCormick
    Associate Head of Upper School
    Appointed: 2004
    504-896-6331
    University of New Orleans - M.Ed.
    Southern University at New Orleans - B.A.
  • 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 Adrianne Montoya
    Adrianne Montoya
    Upper School Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2022
    Metropolitan State College of Denver - B.A.
    University of Colorado at Boulder - M.A.
  • Photo of Masse Ndiaye
    Masse Ndiaye
    Upper School History Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    504-896-6303
    Boston University - PhD
  • Photo of Alma Nicholson
    Alma Nicholson
    Department Chair MS/US English, US English Teacher, Asst. Coach Speech/Debate
    Appointed: 2011
    504-896-6485
    Valdosta State University - Bachelor of Science in Education
    Valdosta State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Photo of Meghann Niehus
    Meghann Niehus
    Media Arts & Film Teacher
    Appointed: 2006
    504-896-6402
    Chantilly High School
    University of New Orleans - M.Ed.
    Syracuse University - B.Sc.
  • Photo of Brett Ohler
    Brett Ohler
    Appointed: 2024
    Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Photo of Brigid Richwine
    Brigid Richwine
    SwapShop Coordinator
    Appointed: 2022
  • Photo of Dillon Rockrohr
    Dillon Rockrohr
    Appointed: 2024
    Penn State University - PhD
    University of Nebraska - Master of Arts
    Kansas State University - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Alejandra Sanchez
    Alejandra Sanchez
    Upper School Spanish Teacher
    Appointed: 2011
    504-896-6427
    Tulane University - PhD
  • Photo of Jeffrey Satriano
    Jeffrey Satriano
    Upper School Latin Teacher
    Appointed: 2014
    504-896-6300
    Tulane University - BA
    Florida State University - MA
  • Andrew Scherer
    Appointed: 2020
  • 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 Stephen Soud
    Stephen Soud
    Director of College Counseling
    Appointed: 2019
    504-896-6313
    Davidson College - B.A.
    University of Florida - M.A.
    University of Florida - Ph.D.
  • Photo of Paige Valente
    Paige Valente
    Upper School Art Teacher
    Appointed: 2024
    504-512-5178
    Boston University - Master of Arts
    Savannah College of Art and Design - Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Aaron Vice
    Appointed: 2025
  • Photo of Christopher Vincent
    Christopher Vincent
    Head Speech and Debate Coach
    Appointed: 2019
    Louisiana State University - ABD
  • Photo of Camille von Hoven
    Camille von Hoven
    Upper School Math Teacher
    Appointed: 2013
    504-896-6465
    Tulane University - Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Jenna Walden
    Jenna Walden
    Upper School Math Teacher
    Appointed: 2015
    504-896-6244
    Rocky Hill High School - High School Diploma
    University of Tennessee - Bachelor of Science
    University of Tennessee - Master of Science
  • Photo of Anna Yarborough
    Anna Yarborough
    Upper School Learning Specialist
    Appointed: 2017
    504-896-6363
    Southwest Missouri State University - Bachelor of Science
    Webster University - Master of Education
  • Photo of Katherine Zell
    Katherine Zell
    French Teacher
    Appointed: 2001
    504-896-6523
    Tulane University - Ph.D. in French and Francophone Literature
    Tulane University - M.A. in French and Francophone Literature
    Kalamazoo College - B.A. in French and in English
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