NDB community shares reflections about Kuntz

Victoria Buick, Page Krensavage, and Lara Hollblad-Fadiman • May 19, 2026

Kuntz in 2015. (The Catalyst / Victoria Buick)

“Her love of this school: the community, the students, her colleagues. It’s palpable. She does so much out in front and behind-the-scenes to impact the overall betterment of NDB. I think our students see that and are inspired to contribute with that same degree of impact.” – Meredith Essalat, Head of School

“I have never had a teacher like Mrs. Kuntz. Her passion and dedication is inspiring, and words cannot describe how much I will miss her.” – Cadence Goblirsch, Class of 2027

“[Mrs. Kuntz] taught me all four years of my time at NDB. The biggest thing she has taught me is to look at things at a deeper level and how to experiment until you bring an idea to life. My favorite thing about her is that she doesn’t hesitate … She will criticize your work and speak her mind. She doesn’t beat around the bush.” – Loki Ingalls, Class of 2026

“[What sets her apart is] her commitment, her far-reaching sight, expansive out-of-the-box thinking, innovative spark of creativity like no other, and calm and clear and grounded presence at the same

Kuntz in 2026. (The Catalyst / PHOTO COURTESY OF NDB MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS)

time.” – Coleen Lorenz, Dance Teacher

“My favorite part about working with her is that she always pushed me to my full potential and always supported my work even when she didn’t understand some of my ideas at first, but, nonetheless, was always there to help me. One thing that I will miss about Mrs. Kuntz is I feel like we were always on the same wavelength. We both shared similar styles and both loved similar things and her work always inspired mine …” – Claire Pitstick, Class of 2026

“I had [Mrs. Kuntz] freshman, junior and senior year, and I love how she encourages everyone to try new things and is always helpful when it comes to trying new ideas. She’s always there for you and has especially helped me in AP Art Studio with submitting all my different pieces and my portfolio for colleges. With her support, I’ve been able to step outside my comfort zone and capabilities …” – Finley Wilke-Hiland, Class of 2026

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About the Contributors

Victoria Buick, Managing Editor, The Catalyst (Print)

Victoria Buick is a senior at NDB and serves as the Managing Editor (Print) of the Catalyst. She enjoys shaping print issues through editorial planning, layout design, and collaboration with staff writers. At school, Victoria enjoys math and English courses, playing tennis, and working with the Hallmarks in Action Board. Outside of NDB, she values spending time with friends and family.

Page Krensavage, Editor in Chief

Page Krensavage is a Senior at NDB. She has been in the Catalyst club since her freshman year and has a passion for writing. She was a Co-News Editor her Junior Year. Some of her hobbies include playing tennis, baking with her sister, and volunteering.

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman, Arts & Life Editor

Lara Hollblad-Fadiman is a Senior at NDB, a Journalism II student, and the Arts & Life Editor. She is passionate about writing and English, and her favorite school activity is broadcasting for Tiger TV. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with friends and going to the beach.