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Contact A Chez Nous Parent
Contact A Chez Nous Parent
The Chez Nous Parent Ambassador Group is composed of knowledgeable, enthusiastic parent volunteers who are ready to answer questions about their daughters’ experience at Notre Dame School. As you explore ND for your daughter, feel free to email any of our ambassadors to inquire about the high school exploration process, daily commute to/from ND, our college preparatory curriculum, our robust afterschool program, and more.
If you are interested in becoming a parent ambassador, please complete our interest form.
If you are interested in becoming a parent ambassador, please complete our interest form.
Manhattan Families
Melissa Soto (P '25)
Lives in Chelsea
Daughter attended Salk School of Science
My daughter chose ND because of its rigorous academic program, strong sense of community, and wide range of extracurricular opportunities. ND is deeply rooted in spirituality and a strong connection to the Catholic faith—both of which are pillars of our family. As an alumna of ND, my daughter has seen firsthand how ND was foundational in shaping both the person and professional I am today.
Contact Melissa: missa819@rcn.com
Kimberly Jackson-Owens (P '25 & '26)
Lives in Manhattan (Upper West Side)
Daughters attended School of the Blessed Sacrament
Both my daughters chose Notre Dame because of the warm, welcoming community and college prep academics.
Contact Kimberly: Valessa1228@gmail.com
Lives in Chelsea
Daughter attended Salk School of Science
My daughter chose ND because of its rigorous academic program, strong sense of community, and wide range of extracurricular opportunities. ND is deeply rooted in spirituality and a strong connection to the Catholic faith—both of which are pillars of our family. As an alumna of ND, my daughter has seen firsthand how ND was foundational in shaping both the person and professional I am today.
Contact Melissa: missa819@rcn.com
Kimberly Jackson-Owens (P '25 & '26)
Lives in Manhattan (Upper West Side)
Daughters attended School of the Blessed Sacrament
Both my daughters chose Notre Dame because of the warm, welcoming community and college prep academics.
Contact Kimberly: Valessa1228@gmail.com
Vaishali Javeri (P '26)
Lives in Manhattan (Kips Bay/East 20s)
Daughter attended Simon Baruch (MS 104)
My daughter chose ND for its warm and nurturing community, academic rigor and strong values. She felt she would have more opportunities to flourish at an all-girls school. She was impressed with the well-rounded education her brother received at Xavier High School and felt that ND would offer a similar experience.
Contact Vaishali: vjaveri@yahoo.com
Lives in Manhattan (Kips Bay/East 20s)
Daughter attended Simon Baruch (MS 104)
My daughter chose ND for its warm and nurturing community, academic rigor and strong values. She felt she would have more opportunities to flourish at an all-girls school. She was impressed with the well-rounded education her brother received at Xavier High School and felt that ND would offer a similar experience.
Contact Vaishali: vjaveri@yahoo.com
Elise Pietracatella (P '26)
Lives in Manhattan (Morningside Heights)
Daughter attended School of The Blessed Sacrament
My daughter chose ND because of the supportive and warm environment as well as the welcoming students and teachers.
Contact Elise: elise.pietracatella@gmail.com
Anna White (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (Upper West Side)
Daughter attended The Center School
We chose ND for its small nurturing environment, excellent academics, great location, lovely facility, reputation as a well-run school, focus on service, and good college matriculation.
Contact Anna: anna_roop@hotmail.com
Kevin Nicholas (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan
Daughter attended The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine
Contact Kevin: kevin.sc.nicholas@gmail.com
Jennifer Lordon MacLean (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (East 50's)
Daughter attended Baruch MS
We chose ND for the more intimate environment, sports teams, and the all girls aspects.
Contact Jennifer: jennlordon@gmail.com
Erika Togneri Lackmann (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (North Battery Park)
Daughter attended The Epiphany School
We have a long history with the school; the academics and attention are things you can not achieve in public school.
Contact Erika: Etogneri@mac.com
Mary Beth Vineyard (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (Cheslea)
Daughter attended The Epiphany School
We chose ND due to its energy and our proximity to the school.
Contact Mary Beth: mbvineyard@hotmail.com
Shannon Edwards (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (FiDi)
Daughter attended Baruch MS
Lives in Manhattan (Morningside Heights)
Daughter attended School of The Blessed Sacrament
My daughter chose ND because of the supportive and warm environment as well as the welcoming students and teachers.
Contact Elise: elise.pietracatella@gmail.com
Anna White (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (Upper West Side)
Daughter attended The Center School
We chose ND for its small nurturing environment, excellent academics, great location, lovely facility, reputation as a well-run school, focus on service, and good college matriculation.
Contact Anna: anna_roop@hotmail.com
Kevin Nicholas (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan
Daughter attended The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine
Contact Kevin: kevin.sc.nicholas@gmail.com
Jennifer Lordon MacLean (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (East 50's)
Daughter attended Baruch MS
We chose ND for the more intimate environment, sports teams, and the all girls aspects.
Contact Jennifer: jennlordon@gmail.com
Erika Togneri Lackmann (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (North Battery Park)
Daughter attended The Epiphany School
We have a long history with the school; the academics and attention are things you can not achieve in public school.
Contact Erika: Etogneri@mac.com
Mary Beth Vineyard (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (Cheslea)
Daughter attended The Epiphany School
We chose ND due to its energy and our proximity to the school.
Contact Mary Beth: mbvineyard@hotmail.com
Shannon Edwards (P '27)
Lives in Manhattan (FiDi)
Daughter attended Baruch MS
We chose the school for the rigorous academics and warm, happy, supportive environment.
Contact Shannon: sedwards@gmail.com
Jennifer Gravel (P '28)
Lives in Chelsea
Daughter attended 75 Morton/PS 41
My daughter loved the academic rigor, strong athletics program, warm and accepting community.
Contact Jennifer: jenniferagravel@gmail.com
Kimberly Marinucci (P '28)
Lives in Gramercy - StuyTown
Daughter attended PS 40 Augustus St Gaudens
Jennifer Gravel (P '28)
Lives in Chelsea
Daughter attended 75 Morton/PS 41
My daughter loved the academic rigor, strong athletics program, warm and accepting community.
Contact Jennifer: jenniferagravel@gmail.com
Kimberly Marinucci (P '28)
Lives in Gramercy - StuyTown
Daughter attended PS 40 Augustus St Gaudens
We chose ND due to its strong academics, supportive community and location.
Contact Kimberly: kimmarinucci@gmail.com
Contact Kimberly: kimmarinucci@gmail.com
Annette Conty (P '29)
Lives in Cheslea - Penn South
Daughters attended PS 3 and Hudson River Middle School IS 289
I graduated from ND, and my daughters wanted to follow in my footsteps and become a part of the Notre Dame family.
Contact Annette: anettyac@aol.com
Korri Kolesa (P '29)
Lives in North Battery Park City
Daughter attended The Geneva School of Manhattan
My daughter chose Notre Dame for its great academics and college prep focus, friendly and welcoming community (both students and teachers/administrators), and exceptional athletic programs. Now halfway through her freshman year, her experience is exceeding her expectations in every way.
Contact Korri: kkolesa@gmail.com
Dion Rumsey (P '29)
Lives in StuyTown
Daughter attended P.S. 40, MS 104
Too many reasons to state, but include academics, culture, athletics, inclusivity, college prep, clubs and the ability to focus on curriculum with the support of the entire staff and the AC. Public High School, or any other private school, was not her choice. She WANTED to come to Notre Dame.
Contact Dion: dionrumsey1@gmail.com
Laura Swain (P '29)
Lives in Greenwich Village
Daughter attended 75 Morton
We chose it for the rigorous private school education, small class size, excellent teachers, great sports, proximity, traditions and all-girls education!
Contact Laura: lswain348@gmail.com
Lives in Cheslea - Penn South
Daughters attended PS 3 and Hudson River Middle School IS 289
I graduated from ND, and my daughters wanted to follow in my footsteps and become a part of the Notre Dame family.
Contact Annette: anettyac@aol.com
Korri Kolesa (P '29)
Lives in North Battery Park City
Daughter attended The Geneva School of Manhattan
My daughter chose Notre Dame for its great academics and college prep focus, friendly and welcoming community (both students and teachers/administrators), and exceptional athletic programs. Now halfway through her freshman year, her experience is exceeding her expectations in every way.
Contact Korri: kkolesa@gmail.com
Dion Rumsey (P '29)
Lives in StuyTown
Daughter attended P.S. 40, MS 104
Too many reasons to state, but include academics, culture, athletics, inclusivity, college prep, clubs and the ability to focus on curriculum with the support of the entire staff and the AC. Public High School, or any other private school, was not her choice. She WANTED to come to Notre Dame.
Contact Dion: dionrumsey1@gmail.com
Laura Swain (P '29)
Lives in Greenwich Village
Daughter attended 75 Morton
We chose it for the rigorous private school education, small class size, excellent teachers, great sports, proximity, traditions and all-girls education!
Contact Laura: lswain348@gmail.com
Brooklyn Families
Karen Sheehan (P '26)
Lives in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Daughter attended Genesis at Xaverian High School
We were drawn to the school’s female centered the environment and its commitment to social justice education and advocacy. Maeve was also particularly interested in the vibrate neighborhood. Finally, we know several successful graduates and current students who were excellent ambassadors for the school community.
Contact Karen: KarenSheehan@gmail.com
Jennifer Francone (P '27)
Lives in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
Daughter attended St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy
We chose ND for its academic rigor & welcoming environment
Contact Jennifer: jrfrancone@gmail.com
Lives in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Daughter attended Genesis at Xaverian High School
We were drawn to the school’s female centered the environment and its commitment to social justice education and advocacy. Maeve was also particularly interested in the vibrate neighborhood. Finally, we know several successful graduates and current students who were excellent ambassadors for the school community.
Contact Karen: KarenSheehan@gmail.com
Jennifer Francone (P '27)
Lives in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
Daughter attended St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy
We chose ND for its academic rigor & welcoming environment
Contact Jennifer: jrfrancone@gmail.com
Chari Corpuz (P '28)
Lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Daughter attended St. Saviour Catholic Academy
We chose ND for its academics, location, and inclusive community.
Contact Chari: Charijcorpuz@gmail.com
Lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Daughter attended St. Saviour Catholic Academy
We chose ND for its academics, location, and inclusive community.
Contact Chari: Charijcorpuz@gmail.com
Queens Families
Pamela Russo (P '26)
Lives in Middle Village, Queens
Daughter attended P.S. 49
My daughter loved the diversity of the school, the curriculum’s focus on marginalized communities, the sisterhood of the girls who attend and the location.
Contact Pamela: pamelamilesrusso@outlook.com
Chariot Estevez (P '28)
Lives in Glendale, Queens
Daughter attended Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
My daughter chose Notre Dame for its stellar reputation, rigorous academics, diverse student body, and—most importantly—the strong track record of graduates gaining admission to prestigious colleges and universities. She was also eager to explore life beyond Glendale by venturing into the city, experiencing different cultures, and building independence through travel.
Contact Chariot: Chariot320@gmail.com
Hablo Español
Clara Solomon (P '28)
Lives in Jackson Heights, Queens
Daughter attended Ella Baker School/PS 225 in Manhattan
We were looking for a girls' school that was vibrant and welcoming and found it in Notre Dame. We loved the inclusive feeling of the school and the way the school celebrates the students and instills community in every aspect of their lives. Even in her first year, my daughter feels as if the teachers know her, and she has a strong sense of her own belonging at the school. The commute on the E train is easy from Jackson Heights, too!
Contact Clara: clarasolomon@gmail.com
Lives in Middle Village, Queens
Daughter attended P.S. 49
My daughter loved the diversity of the school, the curriculum’s focus on marginalized communities, the sisterhood of the girls who attend and the location.
Contact Pamela: pamelamilesrusso@outlook.com
Chariot Estevez (P '28)
Lives in Glendale, Queens
Daughter attended Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
My daughter chose Notre Dame for its stellar reputation, rigorous academics, diverse student body, and—most importantly—the strong track record of graduates gaining admission to prestigious colleges and universities. She was also eager to explore life beyond Glendale by venturing into the city, experiencing different cultures, and building independence through travel.
Contact Chariot: Chariot320@gmail.com
Hablo Español
Clara Solomon (P '28)
Lives in Jackson Heights, Queens
Daughter attended Ella Baker School/PS 225 in Manhattan
We were looking for a girls' school that was vibrant and welcoming and found it in Notre Dame. We loved the inclusive feeling of the school and the way the school celebrates the students and instills community in every aspect of their lives. Even in her first year, my daughter feels as if the teachers know her, and she has a strong sense of her own belonging at the school. The commute on the E train is easy from Jackson Heights, too!
Contact Clara: clarasolomon@gmail.com
New Jersey Families
Beth Smith-Moncrief (P '24 & '27)
Lives in Jersey City, NJ (Hamilton Park)
Daughter attended Explore MS
The location in the city, coupled with the affordability of the school were major selling points. Also, the athletics, club and city access were appealing. For my daughter, it was a combination of what the school offered, coupled with the opinions of friends that sold her on the school.
Contact Beth: bsmithmoncrief@gmail.com
Cvetanka Avramov (P '28)
Lives in Hoboken, NJ
Daughter attended Elysian Charter School
Susan Despins (P '28)
Lives in Hoboken, NJ
Daughter attended Hoboken Middle School
We chose ND as she loved the welcoming and friendly environment along with the traditional college preparatory curriculum.
Contact Susan: sdespins00@gmail.com
Lives in Jersey City, NJ (Hamilton Park)
Daughter attended Explore MS
The location in the city, coupled with the affordability of the school were major selling points. Also, the athletics, club and city access were appealing. For my daughter, it was a combination of what the school offered, coupled with the opinions of friends that sold her on the school.
Contact Beth: bsmithmoncrief@gmail.com
Cvetanka Avramov (P '28)
Lives in Hoboken, NJ
Daughter attended Elysian Charter School
We chose ND because my daughter loved the culture - the girls she met were happy, excited, and approachable. They looked like a great team!
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Contact Cventanka: cavramov12@gmail.com
Susan Despins (P '28)
Lives in Hoboken, NJ
Daughter attended Hoboken Middle School
We chose ND as she loved the welcoming and friendly environment along with the traditional college preparatory curriculum.
Contact Susan: sdespins00@gmail.com
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