About
About Us
The mission of Incarnate Word Academy is to reflect Jesus the Teacher. We form students in a loving and challenging Catholic environment where the individual gifts of every student are recognized, celebrated, and developed as a reflection of Christ.
Admissions
Schedule a Tour

We are here to answer questions for you every step of the way. Visit our campus to experience what it means to be part of our community.

Financial Aid and Tuition
Find out more about cost of attendance, our tuition assistance program, and our application process.
Academics
College Readiness

Incarnate Word Academy is a college preparatory institution that prides itself on integrating faith development with high academic standards.
Athletics
Angel Athletics

With 75% of Incarnate Word Academy students involved in one or more sports teams, learning to work as a team and developing good fitness habits is an important piece of the Angel experience.

Teams and Schedules

Find out more about what we play, who we play, and when we play!
Campus Life
Experience IWA

Incarnate Word Academy students are encouraged to grow through a variety of extracurricular clubs and activities. Our Mission Team helps students lay the foundation of their faith, our coaches help students to grow in leadership and life skills, and our club sponsors encourage growth in creativity, imagination, and exploration.
Giving
Your Support Matters
The generosity and support of the Incarnate Word Academy community and all of South Texas play a large role in our ability to make a quality Catholic education available to students in Corpus Christi.
Alumni
Angel Alumni

Incarnate Word Academy values its alumni relationships, and we encourage former students to return to campus each year for a variety of events.

In This Section

Middle Level Faculty and Staff

High School Level Faculty and Staff

Elementary Level Faculty and Staff

Larisa Avalos De Elena
elenal@iwacc.org

Teacher Aide

Rita Baldwin
baldwinr@iwacc.org

Instructional Assistant

Crystal Benavides
benavidesc@iwacc.org

Traditional 3rd Grade

Robert Boostrom
boostromr@iwacc.org

Montessori Senior
MES 4th and 5th Grades

Katelyn Boyce
boycek@iwacc.org

MP STEAM

Hilda Cantu
cantuh@iwacc.org

Elementary/Montessori Counselor

Sr. Elizabeth Close
closee@iwacc.org

Montessori Primary MP1

Norma Colunga
colungan@iwacc.org

Teacher Aide

Rita Conroy
conroyr@iwacc.org

Teacher Aide

Jayce Diaz
diazj@iwacc.org

Teacher Aide

Cristina Fitzpatrick
fitzpatrickc@iwacc.org

PE Coach

Patti Flood
floodp@iwacc.org

Librarian

Mary Ellen Galvan
galvanm@iwacc.org

Montessori Primary
MP3

Dottie Garcia
garciado@iwacc.org

Administrative Assistant

Elva Garcia
garciae@iwacc.org

Teacher Aide

Lizania Garcia
garcial@iwacc.org

Montessori Junior
MEJ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade

Rebecca James
jamesr@iwacc.org

Montessori Senior
MES 4th and 5th Grades

Sandra Ledesma
ledesmas@iwacc.org

Traditional 1st Grade

Lisa Matl
matll@iwacc.org

School Nurse

Shirley Matula
matulas@iwacc.org

Administrative Assistant

Laura McCracken
mccrackenl@iwacc.org

Traditional K4 and K5

Vince Morin
morinv@iwacc.org

Assistant Cross Country Coach, Assistant Track Coach

Calletana Muniz
munizc@iwacc.org

Teacher Aide

Lisa Perez
perezl@iwacc.org

Traditional 4th Grade

Jerry Plemons
plemonsj@iwacc.org

Traditional 5th Grade

Yvette Rangel
rangely@iwacc.org

Montessori Junior
MEJ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade

Audrianna Rios
riosa@iwacc.org

Fine Arts and STEM

Belinda Saldana
saldanab@iwacc.org

Teacher Aide

Sarah Smith
smiths@iwacc.org

Traditional 2nd Grade

Gertrude Torralva
torralvag@iwacc.org

Montessori Primary MP2

Middle Level Faculty and Staff

High School Level Faculty and Staff