ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Associate Director of Athletics
Dave Teasdale
Director of Operations
Mr. David Teasdale joined the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur community in August 2021. Prior to Notre Dame, Teasdale worked in Facilities and Operations for 10 years, most recently as Director of Facilities and Maintenance for Cheltenham Township School District.
Teasdale has a diploma in Turf Management from Holmesglen Tafe in Melbourne, Australia, and he recently completed IFMA Certification at Villanova University.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees
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- Head of School
- Member of the Leadership Team
Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss began her tenure as the Academy of Notre Dame's Head of School on July 1, 2021. Dr. Hotchkiss joined the Notre Dame community from The Marlborough School in Los Angeles, Ca., where she served for over 25 years, most recently as Associate Head of Academics.
Dr. Hotchkiss earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Master of Education, and Doctor of Education at the University of California, Los Angeles. She serves on the Boards of the International Coalition of Girls' School and One Schoolhouse, sharing her experience and expertise to further the mission of these organizations.
Job Titles:
- Director of Enrollment Management
Mrs. Maria Breck Gunn holds an MBA from Villanova University, where she also completed her undergraduate studies in Communication Arts as part of Villanova's Honors Program. Prior to joining Notre Dame as Director of Advancement in 2018, Gunn served in the Advancement Office at the Holy Child School at Rosemont for 11 years and had an extensive career in executive management.
In July 2020, Gunn's role at Notre Dame expanded to include oversight of Admissions and Enrollment Management.
Job Titles:
- Treasurer of the Board of Trustees
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- Director of Development - Major Gifts
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- Director of Information Resources & Technologies
Mr. Tyler Gaspich holds a BS in Mathematics and an MS in Math Education, both from St. Joseph's University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Education with a focus on Science, Mathematics and Educational Technology at Temple University.
Gaspich began his tenure at Notre Dame in the Mathematics Department before becoming the Director of Academic Technologies. He currently oversees the team responsible for all technology, databases and library services at Notre Dame. Gaspich is also the co-facilitator of the STEM Scholars program, co-chair of the International Sister in STEM Symposium 2023 and teaches Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship and Linear Algebra.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Director of Middle School
- Member of the Notre Dame
Mrs. Bridget Bonner has been a member of the Notre Dame community since 2001. Bonner holds a Master of Education from Cabrini College and a Bachelor of Elementary Education from Saint Joseph's University.
Prior to being named Middle School Director in 2019, Bonner served as Director of Admissions, taught Religion in grades 6-12, and had served as Religion Department Chair and mentor to Student Council and student clubs.
Job Titles:
- Director of Finance
- Director of Finance at the Academy of Notre Dame De Namur
Mrs. Lori Johnson began her tenure as Director of Finance at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in November 2016. Prior to Notre Dame, Johnson was employed at Wipfli and Associates, serving in a supervisor role in public accounting, specializing in non-profit accounting.
Johnson is a graduate of Widener University, where she received her bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Director of Athletics
- Director of Athletics & Physical Education Department Chair
Mrs. Sheila Pauley joined the Academy of Notre Dame as Director of Athletics in July 2023. Prior to Notre Dame, Pauley served as the Director of Athletics at The Agnes Irwin School, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, and most recently, at The Marlborough School. With over 30 years of experience as a coach, teacher, and administrator, she is dedicated to athletics and to providing student-athletes with the support needed to grow in their skills, to be strong team members, and to learn life lessons. From her experience as a college basketball player and coach to her career as a leader in girls' athletics, Pauley has coached and mentored girls at all levels.
Pauley is a graduate of Immaculata College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
Ms. Erin Pratt began her tenure as Director of Upper School on July 1, 2022. Pratt joined Notre Dame most recently from Friends Select School, where she had served as Upper School Associate Director since 2018. Pratt taught Mathematics throughout her 10-year tenure at Friends Select and held the role of Chair of the Mathematics Department from 2015-2018. Pratt also served as Dean of Students and Mathematics Teacher at Merion Mercy Academy.
Pratt received her BS in Comprehensive Science from Villanova University and her master's degree in Educational Leadership from Immaculata University.
Job Titles:
- Director of Parent Engagement
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- Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees
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- Secretary of the Board of Trustees
Job Titles:
- Director of Advancement
- Director of Institutional Advancement
Trish brings 25 years of school advancement experience from independent and Archdiocesan schools in the Philadelphia region. After years of working as an admissions director, Trish pivoted her career to introduce private school best practices in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Through this partnership, Trish oversaw numerous initiatives including the installation of a school board, introduction of major gift fundraising and PA tax credit program, as well as the implementation of advancement and enrollment best practices. Following her work with the Archdiocese, Trish was a member of the Development team at AIM Academy and later served as the Director of Advancement at Villa Maria Academy Lower School.
Kyle is a graduate of Temple University, where she received her bachelor's degree in Education.
Job Titles:
- Director of Annual Giving