Catholic Education & Community Since 1871 2014-2015 • Overview iwacc.org
Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values OUR VISION
To Become an Image of Christ Within Our Community. To extend the legacy of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, as leaders, partners, and advocates for our students and the adults who serve them; and to provide a community where all may grow in Christian wholeness and bear witness to the presence and love of Christ among us. OUR MISSION To Reflect Jesus the Teacher. We form students in a loving and challenging environment where the individual gifts of every student are recognized, celebrated, and developed as a reflection of Christ. OUR CORE VALUES Faith: Belief in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word, and His message of love for the world Dignity: Respect for the worth of every person and for life in all its forms, with special concern for the poor Compassion: Love, concern, and understanding in service of life-long learning Integrity: Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationships Dedication: The pursuit of high standards of performance among teachers, students, and the school community Gratitude: Acceptance, nurturing, and celebration of individual gifts and talents Service: Recognition of God’s blessings and commitment to sharing them with others in school, family, Church, and community
Angel News
August 2014
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
GOVERNANCE
First Day of School • AUGUST 11
School Board of Directors 2014-2015
Rod Martin, Chair Sammie Grunwald, Vice-Chair Charles D. Imbergamo, IWA President and CEO, Ex-Officio Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ’60, Superior General, Ex-Officio Eddie Buhidar Dr. H. Lestrita Chappell Allen Daehne Joe Coco Tim Ehrman ’86 Cecilia Garcia-Akers ’70 Gloria Hicks Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ’55 Sr. Martha O’Gara ’51 Dave Thomas Stephen Thomas Sr. Brenda Thompson ’56
NO CLASSES ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 • Labor Day OCTOBER 6-10 • Fall Break NOVEMBER 26-28 • Thanksgiving Break DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 1 • Christmas and New Year’s Break JANUARY 19 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day MARCH 16-20 • Spring Break APRIL 3-6 • Easter Holiday MAY 25 • Memorial Day Last Day of School • MAY 29
ADMINISTRATION
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Charles D. Imbergamo, President and CEO, ext. 175
Central Offices, (361) 883-0857
Audra DeLeon, Assistant to President, ext. 175 Debbie Diegel ’72, Accounts Manager, ext. 174 Crystal Perez, Chief Financial Officer, ext. 118 Malcolm Smith, Director of Campus Operations, ext. 172 Victoria Villarreal, Business Office Assistant, ext. 117
Technology & Communications Offices, (361) 883-0857
Priscilla Ramos, Director of Technology & Communications, ext. 165 Dominique Damian, Web Content Associate/Media Relations, ext. 138 James DeHoyos, Computer/Networking Technician, ext. 104 Augie Garcia, Multimedia Design Specialist, ext. 176 Marco Vazquez, Database Specialist, ext. 106
Advancement Offices, Alameda Complex, (361) 883-8229
Connie F. Cadena, Executive Director of Advancement, ext. 100 Amy Canterbury, Alumni & External Relations, ext. 104 Kerri Craig, Advancement Database Manager, ext. 101 Brittany Petrone, Office Operations, ext. 102 Sr. Martha Ann Snapka ’53, Planned Giving, ext. 106
Campus-Wide Services, (361) 883-0857
Reynaldo “Gator” Garcia, Athletic Director, ext. 166 Lucille Snapka, Health Coordinator/School Nurse, ext. 178
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STAFF
Elementary Level-Traditional, (361) 883-0857
Rosario Davila, Principal, ext. 115 Esther Garza, Assistant Principal, ext. 149 Carla Barnett, School Counselor, (361) 653-2500, ext. 111 Dottie Garcia, Administrative Secretary, ext. 115
Elementary Level-Montessori, (361) 653-2500
Blanca Cummins, Montessori Director, ext. 107 Esther Garza, Assistant Principal, ext. 149 Carla Barnett, School Counselor, ext. 111 Monica Moore, Administrative Assistant, ext. 110
Middle Level, (361) 883-0857
Adolfo Garza, Jr., Principal, ext. 113 Mary Sierra-Lopez, Dean of Students, ext. 144 Kelly Sausley, Counselor, ext. 141 Lilly Cadena, Administrative Secretary, ext. 113 Cris Deleon, Office Clerk, ext. 136 Sr. Agueda Oviedo, Campus Ministry, ext. 403 Susan McCrone, 8th Grade Team Leader, ext. 409 Janice Johnson, 7th Grade Team Leader, ext. 406 Miroslava Guajardo ’70, 6th Grade Team Leader, ext. 414
High School Level, (361) 883-0857
Jose Torres, Principal, ext. 112 Darla Montano, Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction, ext. 128 Sherilyn Calhoun, Counselor, ext. 167 Hilda Cantu, Counselor, ext. 126 Sylvia Reta, Administrative Secretary, ext. 112 Sandra Trevino, Registrar, ext. 123 JoAnn Garcia, Attendance Officer/Athletic Admin Asst., ext. 111 Sr. Rosa Maria Ortiz, Campus Ministry, ext. 173
ORGANIZATIONS Elementary Level PTO Officers 2014-2014
Middle Level PTO Officers 2014-2015
Stephanie Hannigan, President Jeanene Anthony, Vice President Alyssa Thomas, Secretary Brandy Batey, Treasurer Chrissy Braugh, Parliamentarian Cornia Salazar & Elizabeth Vanexan, Yearbook Dee Braman & Michelle Sanders, Grandparents Day Priscilla Olivares & Renna Bell, Fall Fun Night Sarah Blaine & Joyce Elliott, Book Fair Reena Bell, Booster Club Representative Raquel Richardson & Catherine Tobin, End of the Year Picnic Holly Thomas & Tricia Vela, Teacher Appreciation Week Rachelle Wesselski & Tobi Taubman, National Catholic Schools Week Melanie Colwell, Home Room Coordinator -Traditional Suzanne Perez, Home Room Coordinator - Montessori
Sherry Rumley, President Shawn Pettus, 1st Vice President Mary Lou Villa, Treasurer Alyssa Thomas, Secretary Maria Stark, Parliamentarian Mary Kuffel, Teachers Luncheons Nonie Rauen, Advent Celebration and Bulletin Board Coordinator Monica Ellison, Recycling Vacant, Homecoming Vacant, End-of-year picnic
Campus-Wide Booster Club Officers 2014-2015 Sandra Silva, President Courtney Thorud, Vice President Laura Baker, Secretary Rebecca Flanigan, 2nd Secretary Leticia Rodriguez, Treasurer Margot Coco, 2nd Treasurer Catherine Longwell, At Large Paulette Guajardo, At Large Ann Lippincott, At Large James Faught, At Large Janice Hartman, At Large Victoria Anderson, At Large Lestrita Chappell, Board Liaison Gator Garcia, Athletic Director JoAnn Garcia, Athletic Secretary * Officers pending election, August 2014
High School Level PTO Officers 2014-2015 If you are interested in becoming a member of the PTO, please contact Teresa Carrillo.
Teresa Carrillo, President Tricia Guerra, Treasurer
BACK-TO-SCHOOL
PARENT SOCIAL Wednesday, August 13th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Angel Avenue Student Center
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