Faculty and Staff
At the heart of our academic program is our greatest resource: our talented and compassionate faculty and staff who facilitate critical thinking and problem solving skills, which inspire students to love learning.
When recent IWA graduates return to campus, they frequently note that their academic preparedness surpassed their college classmates, and they enthusiastically attribute this to the qualified, dedicated and passionate faculty and staff.
Ms. Brianna Amaya
Campus Minister
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., University of St. Thomas
Staff
Sr. Lauren Beck, C.V.I.
President
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.R.E., University of St. Thomas
M.R.E., University of St. Thomas
Administration
Ms. Jennifer Calabrese
Teacher
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., University of St. Thomas
Theology
Dr. Tim Daponte
Teacher
Ph.D., University of Houston
MPH, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
MPA, Temple University
B.A., University of Bridgeport
MPH, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
MPA, Temple University
B.A., University of Bridgeport
Science
Ms. Cristina Dimatulac
Teacher
B.S., University of the East
M.A., Loyola Marymount University
M.S., De La Salle University
M.A., Loyola Marymount University
M.S., De La Salle University
Science
Mrs. Karen Douglass
Department Chair, Teacher
B.S., Indiana State University
M.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Math
Mrs. Heather Frantz
Teacher
B.A., Louisiana State University
M.A., Louisiana State University
M.A., Louisiana State University
World Languages
Mrs. Sarah Gibbons
Department Chair, Teacher
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., University of St. Thomas
English
Mr. Bryan Gonzalez
Assistant Athletic Director
B.S., University of Houston
M.Ed., Concordia University
M.Ed., Concordia University
Athletics
Mrs. Eleanor Hernandez
Teacher
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, University of Houston–Victoria
Technology
We are a Top Workplace!
IWA has been recognized as a 2018 Top Workplaces by The Houston Chronicle. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC.
“Becoming a Top Workplace isn’t something organizations can buy,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. “It’s an achievement that organizations have worked for and a distinction that gives them a competitive advantage. It’s a big deal.”
President of IWA Sister Lauren Beck, C.V.I. added, "It is my belief that people make deliberate choices when seeking out the best workplaces to use their gifts and skills. It is great to see that our employees recognize us as a welcoming, caring and employee supportive environment. It is also an honor to be recognized throughout the city."