A Beloved Private Catholic School Nestled In Carmel Valley.
Welcoming All — Building Foundations For A Lifetime Of Fulfillment.

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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
Join the Humble Community of Carmel Valley Elementary Schools
Through strength and dignity, 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.
Carmel Valley schools are rich in positive merits, forming an everlasting influence on its students.

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
Fr. Chris Tozzi
Pastor
ctozzi@ndasd.orgMarisa Amann
Principal
mamann@ndasd.orgTeresina Ruiz
Vice Principal
truiz@ndasd.orgMelissa Amador
Early Childhood Director
mamador@ndasd.orgStephanie Decker
Registrar
sdecker@ndasd.orgChristine Linxwiler
Office Manager
clinxwiler@ndasd.orgSusan Orelli
Business Manager
sorelli@ndasd.orgJeff Nolen
Facilities Manager, PE
jnolen@ndasd.orgMichelle Bernitt
Front Office
mbernitt@ndasd.org
Pre-School - 8th Grade Homeroom Teachers
Susana Rubio
Preschool — PS-1
srubio@ndasd.orgAdrianna Sanchez
Preschool – Rm. PS-2
asanchez@ndasd.orgMarybel Song
Kinder Prep - Kp-1
mgomezsong@ndasd.orgGena Granucci
Kinder Prep — KP-2
ggranucci@ndasd.orgIwona Jarosinska
Kinder Prep - KP 1
kcortez@ndasd.orgSabrina Bloch
Kindergarten
sbloch@ndasd.orgBreanna Raines
Kindergarten Instructional Aide
braines@ndasd.orgJacquelyn Barrack
1st Grade 1-1
jbarrack@ndasd.orgCatherine Chan
2nd Grade
cchan@ndasd.orgLizzie Skinner
3rd Grade
lskinner@ndasd.orgTracy Borin
4th Grade 4-2
tborin@ndasd.orgNatalie Thiel
5th Grade Rm 5-2
mthiel@ndasd.orgMaya Akiki
6th Homeroom, Math
makiki@ndasd.orgJoJo Greniger
7-2 Homeroom — 7th Humanities
jgreniger@ndasd.orgDiane DeLoux
7th Homeroom, 7th-8th Science
ddeloux@ndasd.orgMadeleine Mahar
8-1 Homeroom, 7th/8th Math, 8th Religion
mmahar@ndasd.orgNancy Bakht
8-2 HR, 8th Humanities
nbakht@ndasd.orgJim Roberts
Instructional Aide
jroberts@ndasd.org
Specialized Faculty & Support Teachers
Jessie Neuffer
Music
jneuffer@ndasd.orgDarci Remensperger
Physical Education /Athletic Dir.
dremensperger@ndasd.orgMarielle Hacher
French
mhacher@ndasd.orgKarina Hernandez
Spanish
khernandez@ndasd.orgLisa Pirolli
Learning Resource Teacher
lpirolli@ndasd.orgJackie Dunne
Learning Resource Director
jdunne@ndasd.org
NDA Is Committed To Developing A Well-Rounded, Highly Conscientious And Compassionate Individual...
"We knew NDA was the school for our daughter when seeing the Sisters interact with the children. Their love and commitment is evident and irrefutable. We love the combination of an academic and a faith focused environment. This loving combination is unmatched. I would tell my friends that NDA is committed to developing a well-rounded, highly conscientious and compassionate individual. The loving staff is focused on developing wonderful human beings."Monica & Justin P. – 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,