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Brian Kirchoff

Development Director

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.

Tom Cathers

Math

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.

Lynne LaBelle

Preschool Assistant

Ms. Lynn LaBelle joined NDA in the fall of 2025. In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading and growing vegetables and flowers. Her favorite color is magenta and she loves chocolate.

Sarah Bradley

Lead High-Fives Teacher

Ms. Sarah Bradley joined the NDA team in the fall of 2025. She has a B.A. in Elementary Education from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Pre-Primary Endorsement from St. Catherine University. She has always enjoyed working with preschool aged children, expanding on their interests in the classroom to create authentic learning experiences. In her free time, Ms. Sarah loves spending time with family and friends, baking, reading and gardening.