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 Erin O'Brien
    Erin O'Brien
    Director of Technology
    Appointed: 2006
    504-896-6387
    Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Arts
  • 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 Brett Ohler
    Brett Ohler
    Appointed: 2024
    Louisiana State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Photo of Amanda Okoye
    Amanda Okoye
    Administrative Assistant for Green Trees
    Appointed: 2016
    504-896-6440
    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater - Bachelor of Science in Education
  • Photo of Uche Okpalobi
    Uche Okpalobi
    Upper School Indoor and Outdoor Track Coach
    Appointed: 2024
    504-265-9555
  • Photo of Rachel Olivares
    Rachel Olivares
    LS Spanish/French Teacher
    Appointed: 2012
    504-896-6361
    City College of New York - Master of Arts
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