Dawn and Richie Huffman, P'26: 2026 Hampton Award Recipients

The Huffman family’s commitment to children, education, and community runs deep—and it begins with their love of family and their desire to make a difference.

As parents of Addison, NDP Class of 2026, Dawn and Richie have experienced firsthand what makes Notre Dame Prep so special. They have embraced NDP not simply as their daughter’s school, but as a community they care deeply about and want to strengthen for others.

That same commitment to children and families is at the heart of their professional and philanthropic lives. Richie is the founder and CEO of Celebree School, dedicated to early childhood education. Through Huffman Family Brands and the Huffman Family Foundation, where Dawn serves as President, they continue to invest in children, families, and communities. And their commitment to giving back truly is a family affair, with their children also serving on the Foundation’s Board.

They have brought that same spirit to Notre Dame Prep. Inspired by the impact of the Rollins-Luetkemeyer Scholars program, they made a significant, multi-year commitment in 2023 to support its success. They have also been generous partners in NDP's Spring Gala.

And then came Common Ground. Their transformational leadership gift helped make the Commons possible, so it is especially fitting that this space now bears the Huffman name.

Dawn and Richie see a need—and they step forward. Their philanthropy is deeply personal and rooted in a genuine desire to create opportunities for the next generation.

We at are deeply grateful for all they have given to Notre Dame Prep—their generosity, their leadership, and their commitment to our students and our future.