About Notre Dame Academy

Founded in 1904 by the Sisters of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, Ohio, is a premier Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory school dedicated to forming young women who are intellectually curious, passionately faith-filled, socially responsible servant leaders.

Guided by the legacy and educational vision of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Notre Dame Academy nurtures spiritual growth, academic excellence, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to service. With an enrollment of more than 550 students in grades 6 through 12, NDA attracts young women from across the northwest Ohio region who seek a rigorous curriculum, a vibrant faith community, and the bonds of a lifelong sisterhood rooted in shared values.

Located on a beautiful, modern campus at 3535 West Sylvania Avenue, NDA boasts state-of-the-art facilities – including science labs, technology, performing arts spaces, a chapel, and athletic facilities – that foster a rich co-curricular life.

Over its long history spanning more than 120 years, NDA has celebrated milestones of growth and renewal, moving to the current campus in 1960.

Today, Notre Dame Academy remains deeply committed to its mission: to empower young women through faith, scholarship, and service. In the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame, NDA fosters not just academic achievement but also a strong sense of community, global awareness, and servant leadership, preparing graduates to be bold, brilliant, beautiful, and blessed in their future endeavors.

About the President’s Role

The President serves as the chief executive officer of Notre Dame Academy and is responsible for advancing the school’s mission, strategic vision and institutional sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President provides inspirational and mission-centered leadership while working in close collaboration with the Principal, administrative team, faculty, staff and the Sisters of Notre Dame.

The next President will:

• Be a practicing Catholic who embraces and lives the charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
• Serve as the chief ambassador for Notre Dame Academy, strengthening relationships with students, alumnae, parents, faculty, staff and the broader Toledo community.
• Lead with faith, vision and integrity, inspiring collaboration and a shared sense of mission.
• Advance institutional growth through strategic planning, enrollment management, advancement and community engagement.
• Champion academic excellence, faith formation and co-curricular innovation in partnership with the Principal and school leadership.
• Steward the Academy’s financial health and long-term vitality in alignment with its mission and strategic goals.