Directory & Departments

Titles: Administrative Assistant, Yearbook Moderator
Departments: Main Office

Dawn McCarthy Kennelly,  a 1995 graduate of Northwest Catholic, returned to the NWC family three years ago after 20+ years in retail sales management for such international companies as Brooks Brothers. Ms. Kennelly is part of the Main Office Team and one of the Yearbook Moderators. Her one-on-one interactions with students after school is the highlight of her day and when she gets the opportunity to truly appreciate what students are thinking and feeling.

Ms. Kennelly finds not only professional fulfillment in her time on campus, but a larger familiar sense of family within this unique community as well. From attending performances to cheering on the hockey team to organizing alumni bonfires, Ms. Kennelly cherishes supporting and participating in school activities.

Ms. Kennelly is continuing the tradition of Catholic education with her daughter Ella, who is a student at St. Thomas the Apostle in West Hartford. Ella often gets a peek at her future as a Lion when she accompanies mom to school. From her own experience, Ms. Kennelly understands the importance of combining rigorous academics with faith life and will ensure these traditions are handed down to all three of her children.