Our amazing school was named after this woman, Nellie N. Coffman. She was a businesswoman who owned the Desert Inn, which was a place for people to escape and find peace and inspiration in nature; a place for dreamers, scientists, artists, musicians, writers...anyone with a dream. Nellie took great pride in creating lasting friendships with all her guests. NCMS carries on her tradition by encouraging our students to explore their interests and dream big to find their pathways in life. We also believe in building lasting relationships with our Cougar families.