A Beloved Private Catholic School Nestled In Carmel Valley.
Welcoming All — Building Foundations For A Lifetime Of Fulfillment.
Two years later, in the Fall of 2005, Notre Dame Academy was opened. The school commenced at its temporary location at University of San Diego High School for grades K-8 while construction was completed on the St. Therese grounds. There were 82 students enrolled. In January of 2006, Sr. Marie Pascale (NDA's current Principal/President), joined Sister Gabriel Marie and Sister Marie Carmen, as the school opened at its current and permanent location. In 2016 Sister Angelique Therese joined NDA to help instruct the 300 plus students attending the Academy, from Preschool through 8th grade.
Every year we proudly graduate approximately 50 8th grade students, who attend their top choice of high school. Led by the Sisters, Notre Dame Academy continually provides its’ students with the necessary foundation to build a lifetime of fulfillment. We are so grateful to the all the Sisters who have turned their dream into a reality.

Our Mission & Values
Higher Purpose. Higher Learning.
Notre Dame Academy is founded on the commitment of a whole-child education. We are dedicated to helping every child discover their full potential through a blend of traditional and sophisticated learning. We understand you want a nurturing yet challenging environment that prepares your child for a lifetime of fulfillment and to grow up with a strong foundation in Christian values. It’s our purpose to foster the faith, confidence, intelligence, and unity that allows our students to be cultivators of opportunity and stewards of our earth and Christ’s love.

A Rich Cultural Experience, Right Here At Home
From our beloved sisters to our thriving arts and sports programs, Notre Dame Academy embraces global citizenship and academic excellence every day. NDA students experience a cultural richness and degree of education completely unique to any school in America.




Our Pledge To You
We pledge to nurture every child to their fullest potential; to be an enclave of creativity and culture, rigor and reward, faith and family; to challenge and to inspire; to learn and to laugh; and to lay a lasting foundation for a promising tomorrow.

We are...
Faithful Catholic Christian Witnesses
We pray. We are kind.

We are...
Diligent And Lifelong Learners
We are hard workers. We are good listeners.

We are...
Virtuous Individuals
We are humble. We are grateful.

We are...
Responsible Citizens
We are respectful. We are honest.
Our Founders
One Family, Run by Sisters, Always Caring.


Our Faculty & Staff
Challenging Minds To Change The World.
Administrative Staff
Sister Marie Pascale
Principal
srmariepascale@ndasd.orgLaura Perkins
Assistant Principal, Campus Culture
lperkins@ndasd.orgJackie Wick
Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction
jwick@ndasd.orgStephanie Killion
Registrar
skillion@ndasd.orgChristine Linxwiler
Director of Staff and Student Communication
clinxwiler@ndasd.orgSharon Long
Controller and Admissions
slong@ndasd.orgShannon Diltz
Front Office
sdiltz@ndasd.orgPaula Salinas
Scrip Coordinator
NDAscrip@ndasd.org
Pre-School - 8th Grade Homeroom Teachers
Melissa Amador
Preschool – Rm. PS-2
mamador@ndasd.orgAna Drewry
Preschool — PS-1
adrewry@ndasd.orgPatricia Shanley
Preschool — PS-2
pshanley@ndasd.orgJessica McCain
Kinder Prep — KP-1
jmccain@ndasd.orgIwona Jarosinska
Kinder Prep — KP-1
ijarosinska@ndasd.orgUrsula Segura
Early Childhood Director & Kinder Prep — KP-2
usegura@ndasd.orgTalina Lindsey
Kindergarten — K-Rm2
tlindsey@ndasd.orgStephanie Johnston
1st Grade — 1-Rm1
sjohnston@ndasd.orgJessica Comey
2nd Grade — 1 rm-2
jcomey@ndasd.orgDianne Torres
3rd Grade — 4 rm-1
dtorres@ndasd.orgAngela Silk
4th Grade — 4-Rm2
asilk@ndasd.orgClare Siragusa
5th Grade — 5-Rm2, 5th-6th Social Studies, 5-2 Religion, LRC
csiragusa@ndasd.orgMadeliene Mahar
5th Grade — Rm. 5-1, 5th-6th Math, 5-1 ELA
mmahar@ndasd.orgMaura Scioscia
6th Grade — Rm. 6-1, 5th-6th Science, 5-1 Religion
mscioscia@ndasd.orgRuth Bartlett
7th Grade — Rm. 7-1, Algebra, 8th Math, Acc. 6th, Acc 7th
Rbartlett@ndasd.orgLisa Pirolli
On-Site Sub – 7th Grade Math
lpirolli@ndasd.orgMary Krupa
7th Grade — 7-Rm2, 6th-8th Grade Religion
mkrupa@ndasd.orgRobyn O’Day
8th Grade — 8-Rm1, 7th-8th ELA
roday@ndasd.orgJeff Nolen
8th Grade — 8-Rm2, 7th-8th Social Studies, Geometry, 7th & Kinder PE
jnolen@ndasd.org
Specialized Faculty & Support Teachers
Mario Fierro
Athletic Director
sports@ndasd.orgClarissa Reitz
2nd-5th Tech, 5th Math, 6th-8th Digital Media, 2-rm 1
creitz@ndasd.orgDarci Remensperger
Physical Education 1st-8th
dremensperger@ndasd.orgSara Deskin
2nd-8th Art/Music, Kinder STEAM, Choir
sdeskin@ndasd.orgMarielle Hacher
French
mhacher@ndasd.orgMeghan Heinke
LRC Director
mheinke@ndasd.orgDiane DeLoux
Science Lab, 7th-8th Science & STEAM
ddeloux@ndasd.orgSister Gabriel Marie
Spanish, Day Care
srgabrielmarie@ndasd.orgSister Angelique Therese
Spanish, Day Care
srangeliquetherese@ndasd.orgKaitlyn Weston
K-1st Tech, Reading Specialist, Teacher's Coach
kweston@ndasd.org
Blessed To Be A Part Of The NDA Family...
"“During the last 11 years our three children have been blessed to be a part of the NDA family and all consider NDA to be their home away from home. The fact that the school is led by the Sisters of L’Union-Chrétienne de Saint Chaumond has provided our children with a unique experience in which the Sisters and teaching staff strive to challenge them academically, and expose them to various languages, all the while strengthening their Catholic Faith and character development”"Veronica and Jeff K. – Parents,A Strong Moral Foundation For Our Kids...
"At NDA, we sincerely feel we are part of a larger family! In addition to the Catholic education with the lovely Sisters that help create a strong moral foundation for our kids, we love that the teachers and staff care about not only educating our kids scholastically, but are also sincerely intent on motivating our kids to be the best version of themselves in a variety of important ways, such as socially and benevolently."G.G. B. – Parent,NDA Is Not Just A School, It’s A Place To Grow...
"NDA is not just a school, it’s a place to grow and experience the world around you with not just your classmates, but with your “family” that has good Catholic values instilled in them."Sal S. – Alumni Class of 2015,NDA Is My Second Family...
"NDA is my second family, a community where I have developed lifelong friendships and learned invaluable lessons from mentors that will forever guide me into my future endeavors."Isabella R. – Alumni Class of 2018,Dedicated Teachers And Staff...
"We chose NDA because of its French program. Little did we know that we were picking a home away from home. Dedicated teachers and staff, a strong academic program, a safe environment, and a close group of friends make NDA a great school! "Robbie B. – Parent,