The Parent Experience

List of 11 items.

• Diana Mikula

  Co-President
  
  We’ve been part of the Lacordaire family since 2018, and it has truly become a second home for us. Over the years, I’ve been involved in the Parent Association as a Class Parent and have also spent time in the Lower School as a substitute teacher. 
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• Maggie Oledzki

  Co-President
  
  We have been part of Laco family for eight years with our son Olivier now entering 7th grade. From the very beginning I have been involved with the Parent Association. I started as class parent and then became a member of the board first as a treasurer and now for the 2nd year as Co-President. 
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• Sabrina and Jamil Allen

  Treasurer Co-Chair
  
  Hi there! Allow us to introduce ourselves, we are Sabrina and Jamil Allen, parents to Liam and Levi Allen, who are currently enjoying their time as K and 3rd grade students here at Lacordaire Academy. We've been part of this wonderful school community for two years, and we've eagerly embraced all that it has to offer.  
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• Nathalie Rabasca

  Communications Chair
  
  My name is Nathalie Rabasca and I am the Parent Association Communications Chair. My daughters have all attended Lacordaire since Pre-K and love being students here. Before becoming a Laco parent, I taught Language Arts in the middle school division for several years. 
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• Michael Gallagher

  Volunteer Co-Chair
  
  We’ve been proud members of the Lacordaire community for five years, and it’s truly become a special place for our family. My wife Whitney and I have two children at Laco—Alden, our daughter and a rising 8th grader, and Emmett, our son who will be entering 5th grade this fall.
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• Georgia Oliver

  Volunteer Co-Chair
  
  We recently moved to Montclair from London this July, and are so excited to settle into our new home and school. Our daughter Ivy is heading into 2nd grade. She’s an avid skier who previously skied with the British Ski Academy, loves horse riding, and is looking forward to trying something new with cheerleading this year.
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• Nadege Allwaters

  Volunteer Co-Chair
  
  We have been blessed to call Lacordaire home since 2022. From the beginning, my husband and I gravitated towards Lacordaire because of its alignment with our Christian values and its commitment to academic excellence—both of which have deeply enriched our son Sumner’s educational journey. At Lacordaire, Sumner actively participates in forensics and basketball and he recently helped lead the debate team to victory in two competitions! 
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• Montserrat Soler

  Events Co-Chair
  
  I’m new to the Parent Association and I’m excited to see what this year will bring! My daughter Sara is a rising 11th grader who came to Laco in 2023 as an Upper School Freshman. Right from the start she found an amazing community of friends, teachers, and staff who have made her high school experience truly unforgettable. 
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• Joelle Joseph Sayed

  Events Co-Chair
  
  Our son, Ryder, a rising 7th grader, has truly grown within the Lacordaire Academy community since starting in Kindergarten. Over the years, he has immersed himself in a wide range of activities—from Lego Club to Debate—and has proudly played on Laco’s CYO basketball team the past two years. When he’s not on campus, you can usually find him on a soccer field, playing for three different leagues. 
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• Beverly Davison

  Events Co-Chair
  
  My daughter Joelle, now a junior at Lacordaire Academy, is a maturing young lady. I chose to become more involved as a result of our Laco experience. Like many, we chose Laco for its small family environment. She is blossoming as a result of her Laco education and support. As an Emergency medicine physician, my hours are so erratic. However, this will be time well spent.  I want to say thank you for our experience by involvement at the association level. 
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• Melissa Cumberbatch

  Upper School Liasion
  
  I’m excited to introduce myself as a new member of the Parent Association Board, serving as the Upper School Liaison for the 2025–2026 school year. While I was a class parent last year, this is my first time serving on the PA Board, and I’m truly looking forward to the opportunity to support our students and families in a more meaningful way. 
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