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"I transferred to Immaculata in 3rd grade. I was nervous to start at a new school, but as soon as my siblings and I walked through the front doors we were immediately greeted with welcoming arms and smiling faces. 

​More than twenty years later, I walked through the front doors again, this time as a teacher, and experienced the same warm welcome I did as a student.

Immaculata is truly a special place, filled with kind and loving people who are willing to go out of their way to make your needs a priority. Some of my fondest memories with friends, teachers, and coaches are from my time spent at Immaculata. I am so thankful for all that ICS has done for me, and I am blessed to have the opportunity to finally give back to a school that has given me so much."
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— Alum and Former ICS Teacher

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School Leadership

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Dr. Dana Corcoran, Principal
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Dr. Corcoran joined Immaculata in 2009, with more than 20 years of experience. Previously, she taught in K-8, ​launched a school for students with special needs, and worked in administration. She holds a BS in Elementary Education (minor in English Literature), MS in Special Education Learning & Developmental Disabilities, and an MEd in Educational Leadership. She also recently completed her PhD in Education Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in K-12 Leadership. 

Mrs. Corcoran is truly passionate about serving every child to the best of his or her ability, with an educational philosophy of “every child can learn." She has dedicated time, resources, and teacher training toward the goal of making all of our diverse learners successful, bringing Immaculata to National Blue and Green Ribbon acclaim and the first middle school program in the state to receive AdvancED STEM Certification, while also expanding our arts program. As an innovative and forward-thinking leader, Mrs. Corcoran has been recognized outside our school community by the NC Music Educators Association as Honor Administrator 
and the National Catholic Board on Full Inclusion as the recipient of the Dandy Award.  ​
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Patrick Kurz
Dean of Curriculum

​Mr. Kurz studied the Great Books at the University of Notre Dame. He began his teaching career as a member of the Alliance for Catholic Education at Notre Dame and has taught English, History, and Spanish at all levels of K-12 Catholic education. In 2019, Mr. Kurz graduated from the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program at Notre Dame. He has been with Immaculata since 2017. 
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Kathleen Badillo
Dean of Students

Ms. Badillo started at Immaculata in 2019, bringing her extensive experience as a vice principal, dean of discipline, enrollment director, teacher, coach, and club leader at her alma mater in New Jersey. She holds a BA in English with a minor in African American Studies from Seton Hall University and an MS in Education (Teacher Leadership and Curriculum Design) from Walden University. 


Administration Staff

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Barbra Murray
Director of Admissions

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Melissa Provost
Registrar
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Cara Ragusa
Director of Communications
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Robyn Soffera
Director of Advancement

Parish Friars

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Fr. Jacek Orzechowski, O.F.M.
Pastor
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Fr. ​Hugh MacSherry, O.F.M.
Parochial Vicar
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Fr. ​Salim Joseph, O.F.M.
Parochial Vicar
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Fr. ​Gonzalo Torres, O.F.M.
Parochial Vicar

STEM and Technology

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Karen Kingrea
STEM Director
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Désirée Korelich
Director of Educational Technology
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Ben McRimmon
Director of Technology

Early Childhood Center (PreK)

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Jolynn Hill
PK-A Teacher
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Christine Johnson
PK-A Assistant
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Debra Hawkins 
PK-B Teacher
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Natalie Earnhardt
PK-B Assistant

Primary Division (Kindergarten-Grade 2)

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Sarah High
KA Teacher​
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Lauren Holloway
KA Assistant
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Krista Leonte
KB Teacher
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Jenny Wheeland
​KB Assistant
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Amber Shastri
KC Teacher​
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Suzanne Pagnanelli
1A Teacher
Primary Division Mentor
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Karen Jackson
1A Assistant
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Jessica Garda
1B Teacher
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Joy Palmore
1B Assistant
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Rebecca Newman
1C Teacher
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Tom Latimer
2A Teacher
Primary Division Leader
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Gina Caruso
2B Teacher
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Lori Tremper
2B Assistant

Intermediate Division (Grades 3-5)

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Catherine McDonnell
3A Teacher
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Kelly Smith
3B Teacher
Intermediate Division Mentor
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Michelle Gaylord
3B Assistant
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Lauren Masciantonio
4A Teacher
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Jamie Murray
4A Assistant
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Kelley Nations
4B Teacher
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Amanda Hill
4B Assistant
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Karen Kingrea
4C Teacher
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Aileen Ross
5A Teacher
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Jackie Wheeland
5B Teacher
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Jennifer Stutz 
5C Teacher
Intermediate Division Leader

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

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Dan Schwankl (8B)
Language Arts Teacher
Middle School Division Leader​​
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Lisa Cromwell (8A)
Language Arts Teacher
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Dena Belvin (7C)
Math Teacher
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Taylor Brown (6A)
Math Teacher
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Karen Clark (8C)
Science Teacher
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Mary Osborn (7B)
Science Teacher
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Cindy Rains (7A)
Social Studies Teacher
Middle School Division Mentor
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Soren Nelson (6B)
​Social Studies Teacher

Special Subject Areas

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Stephanie Frost
Art Teacher
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Ann Smith
Music Teacher
​Choir Director
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Vladimir Kary
Band Director
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Collin Williams
Assistant Band Director
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Carissa Hill
Physical Education Teacher
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Paige Passavant
Physical Education Teacher
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Rosa Pena
Spanish Teacher
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Lisa Buckley
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Spanish Teacher

Religion/Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

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Joel Musser
Director, Catechist
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Lisa Roess
Catechist
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Andrea Slanker
Catechist
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Amy Randall
5-8 Religion Teacher
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Jeanne Bernacki
Campus Minister

Student Resources

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Martina Eason
Guidance Counselor
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Kristin Komelasky
School Psychologist
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Dr. David Temple
Enrichment Specialist
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Hien Malesky
Math Enrichment/ Resource Teacher
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Pamela Koutrouvelis
Resource Director
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Ann Infinito
Learning Center Director
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Suzanne Macuk
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ESL/Resource Teacher
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Marie Kaczynski
Resource Teacher

Support Staff

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Jennifer Miller
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Front Office Administrator
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Roberto Santana
Resource Officer
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Joanne West
School Nurse
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Jennifer Stutz
After School Care Program Director
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Elise Gentile
Facilities & Events Manager / Athletic Director
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Emmitt Bacon
Maintenance Team Leader
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