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.
Faith
Faith Formation

We recognize the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and creative gifts of each member of our community and provide a holistic education to challenge, assist, and guide students in their personal development.
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

Elementary Level Faculty and Staff

High School Level Faculty and Staff

Middle Level Faculty and Staff

Sharon Adame
adames@iwacc.org

Administrative Assistant

Josh Aguas
aguasj@iwacc.or

Head Baseball Coach

Ashley Cartwright
cartwrighta@iwacc.org

Campus Minister

Maria Crawford
crawfordm@iwacc.org

English Language Arts and Reading Grade 8

David Corkill
corkilld@iwacc.org

Music & Performing Arts

Christian Cunningham
cunninghamc@iwacc.org

Science, Grades 6-7

Cris DeLeon
deleonc@iwacc.org

Office Assistant, Head 8th Grade Volleyball

Colleen Duzich
duzichc@iwacc.org

Pre-AP Biology, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Science Grades 7-8

Angie Garcia
garciaa@iwacc.org

Spanish I, Spanish Grades 6-7, Music Grade 6, Academic Coach

Mimi Guajardo
guajardom@iwacc.org

Religious Studies Grades 6-7

LaQuita Hilzinger
hilzingerl@iwacc.org

Librarian / Instructional Technology Support

Nicole Karbowski
karbowskin@iwacc.org

Art Grades 6-8

Janet Lumley
lumleyj@iwacc.org

Music Grade 7, Exploratory French Grade 8

Vince Morin
morinv@iwacc.org

Assistant Cross Country Coach, Assistant Track Coach

Ann Morris
morrisa@iwacc.org

English Language Arts and Reading Grade 7

Suraida Nanez-James
nanezs@iwacc.org

Science Grade 6

Sr. Theresa Nguyen
nguyent@iwacc.org

Technology Applications Grades 6-8, Academic Coach

Robert Orta
ortar@iwacc.org

Algebra I, Pre-Algebra, Mathematics Grade 6

Sr. Agueda Oviedo
oviedoa@iwacc.org

Religious Studies Grade 8

David Peronne
perroned@iwacc.org

Math Grade 8, ML Athletic Coordinator, Head 7th Grade Volleyball, Head 7th Grade Basketball, Head Track

Dr. Lia Rosales
rosalesl@iwacc.org

Guidance Counselor

Ryan Shaffler
schafflerr@iwacc.org

U.S. History, Texas History, Social Studies 6

Beth Truesdale
truesdaleb@iwacc.org

English Language Arts and Reading Grade 6, Social Studies Grade 6

Barbara Wagnon
wagnonb@iwacc.org

Pre-AP Geometry

Elementary Level Faculty and Staff

High School Level Faculty and Staff