New Schools for Baton Rouge

08/31/2026

We’re proud of NSBR’s Managing Director of School Leadership, Rachel Brown, who recently joined Teach For America Greater Baton Rouge for a panel discussion during its annual Board Retreat.

As a alum, Rachel reflected on what first inspired her to join Teach For America, how that experience has shaped her career in education, and the work she is leading today to help strengthen public education. She also shared her perspective on what it will take to build on that progress and create even greater opportunities for students in the years ahead.

Our team is always grateful for the opportunity to be part of conversations that help move education forward.

07/21/2026

Finding childcare before and after school just got easier. Audubon Charter Baton Rouge is helping families by offering FREE before and after care for all enrolled students.

Students can enjoy a safe, supportive environment with homework help, enrichment activities, and engaging experiences before and after the school day.

🕖 Before Care begins at 7:00 a.m.
🕕 After Care is available until 6:00 p.m.

Learn more about Audubon Baton Rouge and explore your school options today!

07/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Ariel Sayre to the New Schools for Baton Rouge team as our new Administrative Assistant! In this role, Ariel will support our senior leadership team and help keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Ariel started her career as a copywriter and social media specialist, then worked her way up to internal trend reporter for TBWA\Chiat\Day, and later advanced to become a senior brand and communications strategist at both Bartle Bogle Hegarty and Anomaly. Her previous clients ranged from scrappy tech startups to major companies like Airbnb, Facebook, and Samsung.

She moved from Los Angeles to the other LA to pursue her M.A. in English Language and Literature, which she received in December 2025 from Tulane. During her studies, she fell back in love with education and became deeply connected to Louisiana’s communities and culture. When an opportunity emerged to support the next generation of students in the state she now calls home, she leapt at the chance. She lives with her partner and dog Bambi between Thibodaux and New Orleans.

07/15/2026

07/13/2026

Join us in welcoming Rachel Brown as our new Managing Director of School Leadership at New Schools for Baton Rouge!

Rachel brings extensive experience developing school and systems leaders to her role at NSBR. Her career spans classroom, school, district, state, and national contexts — giving her a rich perspective on what it takes to build the conditions for student success. Most recently, Rachel served as Senior Program Manager at Cambiar Education, where she coached school and system leaders across the country through the Catalyst Fellowship, leading a strategic process to help them design and implement solutions to their most complex organizational challenges.

Prior to Cambiar, Rachel built her career in and around Baton Rouge schools. She served as the founding Academic Collaborative Team Manager at Democracy Prep Baton Rouge, where she designed and led special education and response to intervention programming from the ground up — producing some of the highest student growth results in the state. She has also served as a School Support Specialist in Jefferson Parish, was the Assistant Administrator of Curriculum and Instruction and Special Programs at Crescent City Christian School, and served as the Project Director for the SPED Fellow Academy at the Louisiana Department of Education, where she launched and led a leadership development program for special education directors across the state.

Rachel came to Baton Rouge seventeen years ago because she was moved by the mission of serving students whose educational experiences mirrored her own. She has called South Louisiana home ever since — raising her family here and serving her community as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in foster care. She believes deeply that principal quality is one of the most direct levers to transform outcomes for Baton Rouge students, and is committed to building a leadership pipeline this city deserves.

07/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome Tammy Stanton as our new Chief Financial Officer at New Schools for Baton Rouge!

Tammy brings decades of experience in public education finance, nonprofit leadership, and charter school administration. Most recently, she served as Chief Financial Officer for Granada Hills Charter, where she oversaw financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, compliance, and facilities financing for a $100 million organization serving more than 6,000 students.

She also previously served as CFO for Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group and spent more than a decade with ExED, supporting the financial success of high-quality charter schools nationwide.

As NSBR continues its work to ensure every child has access to an excellent education, Tammy’s financial leadership will help support high-quality public schools and create lasting opportunities for students across our community.

Please join us in welcoming Tammy to the NSBR team!

06/25/2026

Looking for a fun way to help your future kindergartener get ready for school? Inspire Charter Academy is offering a FREE Kindergarten Camp July 7–10 for children entering kindergarten this fall. Check out the details below and register while space is available!

06/21/2026

To the fathers and father figures who show up, lift up, and lead by example, thank you. Happy Father's Day from New Schools for Baton Rouge. 💙

06/15/2026

Congratulations to our CEO, Dr. Noemi Donoso, on being named to Business Report’s 2026 Capital Region 500, which recognizes the most powerful and influential business and community leaders in the Capital Region.

This recognition reflects Dr. Donoso’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities, strengthening public charter schools, and ensuring more students have access to high-quality educational options across Baton Rouge.

We are grateful for her leadership, vision, and dedication to our community.

06/15/2026

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra is looking for Rockstar Teachers to join their team. Join them during an upcoming session to learn more on June 17 at BRQ Restaurant.