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 Tooraj Badie
    Tooraj Badie
    Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
    Appointed: 2017
  • 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
  • Madison Bates
    Appointed: 2024
  • 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
  • Photo of Lauren Benefield
    Lauren Benefield
    1st Grade Teacher
    Appointed: 2016
    504-896-6351
    New Mexico State University-B.A Elementary Education - Early Childhood Concentration
    Arizona State University-M.A. Curriculum and Instruction
  • Photo of Sara Bivin
    Sara Bivin
    Upper School History Teacher
    Appointed: 2022
    UC San Diego - Masters
    Wake Forest University - Bachelor of Arts
  • 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 Kelly Block
    Kelly Block
    Green Trees Mentor Teacher/Age Level Lead
    Appointed: 2007
    504-896-6440
    Louisiana State University - Masters Certification
    Louisiana State University - Master of Arts
    Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Science
  • Photo of Travis Blotsky
    Travis Blotsky
    Technology Coordinator
    Appointed: 2019
    504-896-6315
    University of South Dakota
  • Photo of Emily Bomersback
    Emily Bomersback
    Director of Communications
    Appointed: 2021
    504-896-6392
    Indiana University - Master of Arts
    Purdue University - Bachelor of Arts
  • Evan Bonfield
    MS/US Assistant Track Coach
    Appointed: 2025
  • Photo of Sav Bowerfind
    Sav Bowerfind
    Computer Science/MakerSpace Teacher
    Appointed: 2025
    University of California, Berkeley - Bachelor of Arts
  • Photo of Lauren Brignac-Huber
    Lauren Brignac-Huber
    US Chemistry/Biology Teacher
    Appointed: 2019
    401-831-7150
    Loyola Univeristy - Bachelor of Science
    LSU Health Sciences Center - PhD
  • Photo of Trey Brister
    Trey Brister
    Long Term Math Sub
    Appointed: 2024
    Xavier University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science
  • Photo of Katherine Brou
    Katherine Brou
    Green Trees Master Teacher
    Appointed: 2016
    504-896-6440
    University of Colorado - Master of Arts
    Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Science
  • Photo of LaShawn Buchanan
    LaShawn Buchanan
    Bus Driver
    Appointed: 2023
  • 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
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