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.

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Ms. Vivian Bains

Ms. Vivian Bains

Assistant Director of Admissions
B.A., University of Houston Honors College
Admissions
Sr. Lauren Beck, C.V.I.

Sr. Lauren Beck, C.V.I.

President
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.R.E., University of St. Thomas
Administration
Mrs. Sue Blackmon

Mrs. Sue Blackmon

Art Department Chair, Yearbook Advisor
B.A., Sam Houston State University
Fine Arts
Ms. Brittany Blain

Ms. Brittany Blain

English II Teacher
B.A., Smith College
English
Mrs. Staffany Bowman

Mrs. Staffany Bowman

Wellness Counselor
B.S., University of Houston
M.S., Grand Canyon University
Counseling
Mrs. Sonia Breaux

Mrs. Sonia Breaux

Spanish Teacher
B.A., Pontifical Xavierian University, Colombia
World Languages
Ms. Cynthia Candelario

Ms. Cynthia Candelario

Receptionist
Staff
Ms. Christina Cao

Ms. Christina Cao

Director of Admissions
B.A., St. Catherine University St. Paul
M. Ed., University of St. Thomas
Admissions
Ms. Giselle Castro

Ms. Giselle Castro

Registrar
B.A., Colby College
Administration
Mr. Stephen Comer

Mr. Stephen Comer

Science Department Chair, AP Biology, Honors Biology, Anatomy & Physiology Teacher
B.S., Baylor University
M.Ed., Lamar University
Science
Dr. Tim Daponte

Dr. Tim Daponte

Physics Teacher
B.A., University of Bridgeport
MPH, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
MPA, Temple University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Science
Mr. Hoyt Devries

Mr. Hoyt Devries

Economics & Government Teacher
B.A., West Texas A&M University
M.A., West Texas A&M University
History
Mrs. Karen Douglass

Mrs. Karen Douglass

Math Department Chair, Teacher
B.S., Indiana State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Math
Mr. Terrence Figgs

Mr. Terrence Figgs

Staff Accountant
B.B.A., Texas Southern University
Finance
Mrs. Claire Fletcher

Mrs. Claire Fletcher

Director of Marketing and Communications
B.S., University of Texas-Austin
Marketing
Ms. Gina Ford '86

Ms. Gina Ford '86

Interventionist
B.A., Florida A&M University
MBA, Florida A&M University
M.Ed., The University of Texas at Arlington
Administration
Ms. Maria Fraguio

Ms. Maria Fraguio

Theology Department Chair, Theology I & II Teacher
B.S. National Graduate School of Quality Management
M.A. University of St. Thomas at St. Mary’s Seminary
Theology
Mrs. Heather Frantz

Mrs. Heather Frantz

French Teacher
B.A., Louisiana State University
M.A., Louisiana State University
World Languages
Mrs. Ann Marie Girardot

Mrs. Ann Marie Girardot

Honors Engineering & Robotics Teacher, IWA FTC Team #25955 Mentor
B.A., St. Mary's University, San Antonio
Math, Education Technology
Mr. Bryan Gonzalez

Mr. Bryan Gonzalez

Assistant Athletic Director, Finance Assistant
B.S., University of Houston
M.Ed., Concordia University
Finance, Athletics
Ms. Amie Gray

Ms. Amie Gray

Dean of Students
B.S., Texas State University
M.Ed., Lamar University
Administration
Ms. Stephanie Gredell

Ms. Stephanie Gredell

Teacher
B.A., Trinity University
M.A., Trinity University
English
Mrs. Kathryn Griep

Mrs. Kathryn Griep

Director of Advancement
B.S.W., Marywood University
M.S., University of Tennessee
Advancement
Mr. Christopher Harden

Mr. Christopher Harden

Geometry Teacher
B.S., Ferris State University
Math
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We are a Top Workplace!

IWA has been recognized as a 2024 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. The school was previously recognized in 2018.

“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."