Letter from the President

As we congratulate our 2006 graduates, we delight in what is unique in each of them and pray that they have the courage to pursue their dreams. We are encouraged by their accomplishments and inspired by their strong spirit of faith. Once again 100% of our graduates were accepted into colleges and universities, and 50% of them received scholarships totaling approximately $1.3 million. They have grown in self-confidence, have thrived in their studies, and are alive in their faith.

All of our students – elementary, middle and high school – have grown in the knowledge of the Scriptures and Catholic Church teachings; have experienced being invited daily to encounter the love of Christ; and have been asked to put their faith into action by engaging in the works of mercy and getting involved with issues of social justice. They have begun and have known the gift of living faith and loving action.

Incarnate Word Academy’s ability to strengthen its mission and tradition of excellence is directly related to visionary leadership and faithful commitment of the IWA School Board Members and Directors and its committees. The tremendous amount and quality of time, talent and treasure demonstrated by them blesses all of us in countless ways.

Tim Ehrman has completed his term as school board chair, and on behalf of all of us I wish to express my gratitude for his extraordinary leadership. We offer this annual report in honor of him and the many who are named in this publication.

It is because of the strong partnership that is shared among school board directors, parents, alumni and friends that IWA is able to advance its mission each year and remain faithful to its tradition of excellence. The accomplishments of the 2005-2006 school year, that are made possible because of the collaboration of many, are represented on the following pages.

The real magic of who we are and what we do is experienced in intangible accomplishments – in the depth of the conversations at board meetings, in the give and take among administrators, in the caring connections experienced often between teachers and students, in the spirit of student gatherings that reflect pride and joy, in the peace that comes from within by the many ways we pray together.

Take a moment then to enter into the magic of IWA by reviewing this annual report. Know that it is a tribute to the IWA community.

May you be able to see beyond the hundreds of names listed and recognize the genius, power and love represented here. All things are possible when we work together for God’s great honor and glory. I am deeply grateful.

Sincerely in Christ,

Sister Anna Marie Espinosa