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.

Linda Ferrando (P '25)
Lives in Manhattan (Greenwich/East Village)
Daughter attended Simon Baruch (MS 104)
ND is a small private school in a beautiful area of Manhattan, near multiple public transits. Teachers are quite engaged and caring, giving each student attention. Great facilities with a dedicated library, computer room, art lab, chem lab, dining hall and gym/auditorium. AP courses in most subjects. Multiple sports and clubs. Well rounded curriculum. All female student body give the girls the chance to be themselves and strive for excellence without judgment.
Contact Linda: lindaferrando@mac.com

Allison Hemming (P '25)
Lives in Manhattan (Murray Hill)
Daughter attended The Epiphany School
“1. Great school for an “”all-a-rounder”” with a lot of interests!
2. My daughter also liked that it was big enough at nearly 100 girls per grade she felt like if she didn’t meet her best friends first, she could always be meeting new girls.
3. She also liked that every freshmen would be starting fresh at the school. She was not into feeling like an outsider, and never felt that way at ND.
4. Location, Location, Location!
Contact Allison: ahemming@thehiredguns.com

Steve McKiernan (P '25)
Lives in Manhattan (Upper West Side)
Daughter attended The Center School
We chose ND for their strong academics and sports programs. Notre Dame is a very diverse, challenging school that helps to progress our daughters to the next steps in their lives.
Contact Steve: Stevemckiernan@me.com

Melissa Soto (’93; P '25)
Lives in Manhattan (Chelsea)
Daughter attended Salk MS
As an ND alumna, ND was where I had hoped my daughter would attend. The sense of community, belonging, and strong academics sets ND apart. The faculty and staff continually challenge and enrich the students’ academic lives and extra curricular activities. ND’s foundation in the Catholic faith and its core values allow students to be connected in faith, spirituality, and humanity. It is a community that is fostering global citizens to be empowered and thrive in all facets of an evolving society.
Contact Melissa: missa819@rcn.com

Nicholas D. Zagoreos (P '25)
Lives in Manhattan (West Village)
Daughter attended 75 Morton
We chose ND for the excellent academics, proximity to home, and the size & diversity of the student body.
Contact Nicholas (Je Parle Français): nicholas.zagoreos@gmail.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

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

Veracelle Vega-Hansen (P '25)
Lives in DUMBO, Brooklyn
Daughter attended Saint Saviour Catholic Academy
We chose ND for its easy commute to Manhattan, reputation, college prep and small size rooted in Catholic faith.
Contact Veracelle: veracellevega@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

Ana Zuck (P '27)
Lives in Jersey City (lived on UWS previously)
Daughter attended St. Ignatius Loyola
We chose ND for athletics, art program, location, and size. My daughter was looking for a new experience, but wanted to remain in Catholic education.
Contact Ana: anamzuck@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