LASTING LEGACY
LAUNCHING FUTURE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN LEADERS
Grounded in gospel values and rooted in the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame Belmont (NDB) education, an NDB Tiger is a confident, wellrounded leader who approaches life with grit, confidence and compassion. Open to a challenge, a Tiger is not afraid to put their thoughts forward and ideas into action, all while having the courage to be challenged and to challenge others. Fit for an ever-evolving future, a Tiger taps into their intelligence and empathy to meet the moment and rise to any occasion, whether it be treating a patient as a physician, designing a robot to aid in ocean conservation or teaching the next generation of compassionate leaders. Whatever their role, a Tiger follows their passion and forever leads with the greater purpose of serving others.
WHO IS A TIGER?
$8M Raised To Transform STEM Education
$8M Raised to Transform STEM Education
$8M was raised to transform a 10,000 square-foot space into a designated STEM wing on our campus where ourfacilities will match our unparalleled college-preparatory educational offerings. This newflexible learning space will allowfor students to collaborate across multi-disciplinary subjects to innovate and grow, and as graduates, meetthe challenges of our ever-changing world. Construction began in January 2026 and will be completed in September 2026.
What’s Next? People, Programs and Places (The
Invest in Teachers, Inspire Futures
The best education for our students starts with uplifting our faculty and staff.
Hallmark #7 of an NDB education is to “Learn for Life,” and we greatlyvalue the expertise and wisdom of each individual, especially our exceptional team of educators.
Raising $12M will:
Provide immediate and annual salary increases
Attract and retain the talents of best-in-class educators and staff
Ensure NDB remains competitive as a premier work environment in the Bay Area
Our Faculty Set NDB Apart
Raising $12M will ensure that NDB can continue to attract and retain top talent, and more importantly, offer our students the very best.
The deep and personal connection NDB students form with teachers during these critical years is a major factor in what sets NDB apartfrom the rest. Our educators play a vital role in providing outstanding curriculum, fostering cross-curricular collaboration and guiding young women to theirfull potential positioning them for success in theiryears beyond high school and college.
Our educators’ passion for our school and their genuine enthusiasm fortheirwork is critical to our overall community and learning environment here at NDB. Our students are “seen” by NDB teachers and that depth of relationship and connection comes at a critical time in their development, directly impacting theirformation of selfconfidence and a positive self identity. We have seen the difference it makes in shaping a young woman to live with purpose and seize opportunitie no matterwhat life path they choose.
Jonathan Tomczak, Humanities Teacher
“Not only is the community wonderful, but NDB has both the capacity and willingness to do big things. NDB encourages us to try new things, to be big and bold and to test the limits of what's possible.”
Coleen Lorenz, Dance Teacher
“I love teaching and working at NDB because of the compassion shared and the love of learning experienced throughout the community. NDB is unique because of the belief in empowerment and equanimity for these young women.”
Rebecca Girard, Science Teacher and InterSession Coordinator
“I love teaching and working at NDB because of the supportive and caring community. I am inspired by our students who are dedicated to social justice and are empowered to make a positive impact.”
Debbie Anderson ‘85, Director of Admissions
"After 11 years at Oracle and 18 years of raising my kids, I found my dream job. As an alumna and mother of a graduate, I feel incredibly blessed to work at my alma mater.”
Provide Competitive Financial Aid Packages
Students deserve access to a NDB education , regardless of their economic background.
After100 years, we are still called bythe Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur’s heritage to offer a life-changing education for students of every income level. The Hallmarks of NBD education, which include “DignifyAll” and “Embrace Diversity,” emphasize the importance of ensuring access to education for all students regardless oftheir financial backgrounds.
People
This commitment aims to make the school accessible to talented young women who might not otherwise have the means to attend NDB, fostering an inclusive and diverse student body. Bringing a variety of perspectives and backgrounds to the classroom elevates learning and empowers our students to be the leaders oftomorrow.
Providing Financial Aid Packages will:
Break down economic barriers and create an inclusive environment
Bring diverse perspectives into the classroom to elevate learning
Empower NDB to maintain a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining students
“Built on the tenets of integrity, compassion and perseverance, my Notre Dame Belmont education as a tuition assistance recipient allowed me to confidently pursue a meaningful career in optometry. Today, I am able to impact hundreds of patients by providing sight-saving medical care.”
-Jacqueline Evans O.D. ‘05
“As a single mom , I rely on the NDB community - you guy are my co-parents. This school provides holistic support for my daughter from academics to financial aid to community. Thank you for supporting NDB.”
- Ena, Cloie’s Mom
Meet Cloie
Cloie ‘29 is an incredible student at NDB who benefits from financial assistance to be able to attend our great school. From participating in Tri-School Productions to being a key member ofthe Black Student Union, Cloie enriches our community, and we cannot imagine NDB without her. Your support makes it possible for deserving students like Cloie to receive an NDB education.
“I have grown my confidence because I am seen at NDB. Without tuition assistance , I wouldn’t be able to be here and be my best self and have my best version of a future. Financial aid and tuition assistance are one of the greatest blessings on Earth.”
- Cloie ‘29, Student
Programs Empower Students to Shine
Supporting the Capital Campaign ensures that established and new programs thrive.
Award Winning Mock Trial Team
Three NDB MockTrial Team members earned the most individual San Mateo County awards earned by any MockTrial team in San Mateo County in 2025 — setting a new NDB record for most individual county awards in a single season. It is also NDB’s second consecutive year winning the county’s Courtroom Journalist competition.
Tiger TV News and Broadcasting
NDB’s broadcast journalism news showfeatures live newscasts, recorded news packages and “people on the street” interviews by student journalists. Broadcasted twice a week, students learn to apply both their English and visual arts skills in multimedia
aper
Programs
s award-winning student newspaper, providing on experience in journalism reporting, writing and udents by students, The Catalyst is published everal times throughoutthe year. Each issue
s, photos and graphic designs by students in the Through both the journalism class and club,
e to learn and practice expressing their journalistic mmunity.
Preserving and Strengthening our
Place
Supporting the Capital Campaign Supports:
Places
Preserving and Strengthening our Place:
Caring forthe building that has shaped generations of students.
Ensuring ourfacilities match our unparalleled college-preparatory educational offerings.
Honoring our pastwhile investing in the future of our school.
Safe Environments
Investing in safety and resiliency infrastructure including emergency preparedness and response and leading technology.
Athletic Facilities
Conducting feasibility studies to advance and strengthen NDB’s athletic offerings to position our school forfuture investments in modernized athletic facilities and our student athletes.
THE TIME
Endowment Goal: $12 Million
Lasting Legacy - Launching Future Generations of Women Leaders - will allow our school to thrive and flourish as we invest in people, program and place. The time is now to take the next critical steps in making our vision a reality. The changes that will be realized through this campaign are a powerful expression of our mission to develop compassionate young women of active faith, strong intellect and Christian leadership dedicated to promoting justice and peace in the world. This is the unique stamp of NDB.
IS NOW
Board of Directors
Kristen Degnan ’92, P’24, P’25 (Chair)
Abby Miller Gudich (Vice Chair)
Dianne Sullivan Morton ’83 (Secretary)
Tina Herrera P’24, P’27 (Treasurer)
Melissa Bamberg ‘09
Bruce Caron P’24, P’25
David Chung P’22
Catie Costa ‘89
Thelma Henderson ‘98
Tonia Jetel ‘90
Sister Kathryn Keenan, SNDdeN
Karin Manuele P’28
Donald Mattei P’01, P’03
Brian Morton
Ray Petrin
Katie-Sue Scullin
Lisa Sellers P’23
Toni Setteducato
Bob Sullivan P’10, P’04
Shane Tapp P’23
Bobby Thompson P’26
Lucy Wicks P’27, P’29
Kristen Degnan ’92, P’24, P’25
Lucy Wicks P’27, P’29
Bobby Thompson P’26 Contact
David Gilreath Director of Advancement
dgilreath@ndhsb.org
650.595.1913 x 212
