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With spring in full swing, Nardin students across the Academy are showing their commitment to service this season of giving. A pillar of the Nardin Experience, service reflects the tradition of our founders, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, and is lived out by our students through retreats, service projects, initiatives, and much more.  

True to the tradition of our founders, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary, Nardin Academy promotes the values of fostering connections and embracing all. In living these values, Nardin seeks to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all members of the Nardin community, students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni alike. In this effort, the Board of Trustees prioritized diversity, inclusion, and opportunity (DIO) in its strategic plan, and, as part of a student and administration collaborative effort, adopted a new diversity statement.

If you haven't heard, Nardin alumna Tricia Mangan ‘15 is competing in her 2nd Olympic games. We caught up with Tricia from Yanqing Village in China as she prepares to ski in the Alpine combined race, which is one downhill run and one slalom run, on February 17 (Beijing time). Tricia shared with us her thoughts on representing her hometown, how Nardin supported her while she chased her dreams, and her inspiration for young student athletes. 

Nardin Academy Lower School Principal Monica Padmanabha shares her expertise and vision for the Academy’s premier Kindergarten through Fourth grade program.

Nardin Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Maggie Barnett E’97 ’01 as the Director of Marketing and Communications. Previously, Maggie served as the Director of Integrated Marketing at Evergreen Health, where she oversaw integrated marketing, strategic planning, and brand awareness for the Buffalo-based health care provider. Prior to this role, Maggie was the Director of Marketing and eCommerce at American Niagara Hospitality, which manages regional hotel and restaurant properties.

Nardin Academy is thrilled to announce the hiring of Jordan Dudish, as the Head Coach of the Nardin Academy Softball program for the 2022 season. Jordan is an exceptional player and coach, who has a track record of success both on and off the field.

With our Kindergarten Experience event on January 29, right around the corner, we wanted to hear from one of our teachers to tell us firsthand what a day in the life of WNY’s premier Kindergarten program looks like. Alli Robbins ’09 gives us an inside look at the Kindergators, which is what the Nardin family fondly calls their youngest Lower School students. She talks about the unmatched academic foundation that prepares them for lifelong learning, and how every day students explore their interests and have fun.