Angela Allen | Head of School
NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Angela Allen, Ed.D., brings a deep passion for Catholic education and a 25-year career in educational leadership as Notre Dame Preparatory School’s tenth Head of School.
As the school’s first lay head, Dr. Allen is drawn to the unique mission of all-girls Catholic education and is energized by the opportunity to lead a community so deeply rooted in faith, academic excellence, and the School Sisters of Notre Dame’s commitment to forming women of wisdom, integrity, and compassion.
What qualities set your school apart?
From the moment I stepped onto Notre Dame Prep’s campus, I felt its strong sense of mission and the deep commitment to forming young women. It was clear to me that NDP is more than a school; it is a community that nurtures each student’s gifts and calls her to something greater. What I love most is how NDP truly sees and nurtures every girl—they are known, challenged, and inspired to be their best selves.
Like all enduring institutions, Notre Dame Prep has adapted with integrity to preserve what is good and true while evolving to meet the needs of our students and the world they are preparing to lead. Signature academic programs, experiential learning, a commitment to honoring the God in all, and beloved traditions contribute to an environment where young women are empowered to grow in intellect, faith, leadership, and service.
What drew you to a career in education?
What drew me to a career in education was a deep desire to be part of something that truly matters—something that shapes lives, builds character, and makes the world a better place. Education, at its best, is where purpose meets practice. It is where we have the privilege of walking alongside young people as they discover who they are and who they are meant to be.
Throughout my career, I have been inspired by educators who lead with both heart and high expectations—those who see each student not just for what they can achieve, but for the unique person they are becoming. That belief has always resonated deeply with me, and it is why I feel so called to NDP. Here, I see a shared mission—a place where relationships are at the center, where students are known and loved, and where transformation happens every day in ways both big and small.
This article is part of our 2025-2026 Guide to Baltimore Independent School.
