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.
- 1974 Class Reunion Dinner
Go Green

In This Section

Elementary Level Faculty and Staff

High School Level Faculty and Staff

Middle Level Faculty and Staff

Monica Arnold
monica.arnold@iwacc.org

8th Grade English Language Arts
8th Grade Reading
Theatre Arts

Allison Cantu
allison.cantu@iwacc.org

6th Grade English Language Arts

Hilda Cantu
cantuh@iwacc.org

Academic Counselor

Cris DeLeon
deleonc@iwacc.org

Middle Level Coach

Colleen Duzich
duzichc@iwacc.org

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

Cassandra Esquivel
cassandra.esquivel@iwacc.org

Wellness/Athletics Instructor 6-8
Office Assistant

Sierra Garcia
garciasi@iwacc.org

6th and 7th Grade Science

Mimi Guajardo
guajardom@iwacc.org

Religious Studies Grades 6-7

LaQuita Hilzinger
hilzingerl@iwacc.org

Librarian

Nicole Karbowski
karbowskin@iwacc.org

Art Grades 6-8
Speech

Ann Morris
morrisa@iwacc.org

English Language Arts
Reading Grade 7

Robert Orta
ortar@iwacc.org

Algebra I
Pre-Algebra
Mathematics Grade 6

Sr. Agueda Oviedo
oviedoa@iwacc.org

Religious Studies Grade 8, Spanish

David Peronne
perroned@iwacc.org

Math Grade 8
Middle Level Coach

Kelly Ramirez
ramirezk@iwacc.org

U.S. History
Texas History

Sylvia Reta
retas@iwacc.org

Administrative Assistant

Tai Rives
rivest@iwacc.org

Literature and Language Arts
Geography

Kathryn Saenz
saenzk@iwacc.org

Curriculum Director

Kevin Steen
steenk@iwacc.org

Athletic Director

Barbara Wagnon
wagnonb@iwacc.org

Pre-AP Geometry

Erin Williams

Technology Applications Grades 6-8

Elementary Level Faculty and Staff

High School Level Faculty and Staff