Ms. Bridget Jordahl joined the NDA team in January of 2026. Her two boys have attended NDA for the past few years, so she is excited to see them every day! Prior to joining NDA, Bridget worked in management and sales roles in the staffing/recruiting industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Spanish from St. Cloud State University. Bridget is looking forward to bringing her business and relationship- building experience to the NDA community.
Mr. Brian Kirchoff joined the NDA team in the fall of 2025. He brings a relationship focus to the development role and is a strong advocate for Catholic education. Prior to joining NDA, Brian served in Talent Acquisition roles within the professional services sector. Mr. Kirchoff also held admissions/enrollment positions at both CSBSJU and St. Thomas early in his career. He earned his MBA from the University of St. Thomas and holds a BA in Accounting from St. John's University. Brian and his wife live in Shorewood with their two children.
Ms. Eva Lewis has been a school counselor since 2023. She finds fulfillment in creating counseling relationships with students and their families, as well as working closely with teachers and staff. Her role is to support our students’ social and emotional well-being, equipping them with tools to help them wake up every morning feeling confident in who they are and what they are capable of. Originally from Minneapolis, Ms. Lewis received her M.A. from the University of Minnesota in Counselor Education. If she's not at work, she is most likely reading, running, painting, watching women’s hockey, or spending time with her dog.
Mr. Tom Cathers was excited to join Notre Dame Academy's vibrant community as the new Middle School Math Teacher this year. He has been in education for 17 years, most recently at Seven Hills Preparatory Academy where he served as a math/literacy interventionist and instructional coach. Mr. Cathers lives in Eden Prairie with his wife, two kids, three cats and a dog. Outside of school, he enjoys camping, fishing, running, swimming, and golfing.