Leadership

Dana Corcoran, Principal
Mrs. Corcoran joined Immaculata in 2009, with more than 20 years of experience in the education field. She holds a BS in Elementary Education (minor in English Literature), MS in Special Education Learning & Developmental Disabilities, and a MEd in Educational Leadership, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Education Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in K-12 Leadership. Mrs. Corcoran previously taught both elementary and middle school, ​launched a school for students with special
needs, and worked in administration. She 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 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. ​
Kathleen Badillo
Dean of Students
Ms. Badillo brings 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

Barbra Murray
Director of Admissions
Robyn Soffera
Director of Advancement
Cara Ragusa
Director of Communications
Kathy Juranas
Registrar

Parish Friars

Fr. Chris VanHaight, OFM
Pastor
Fr. Mario Gomez, OFM
​Parochial Vicar
Fr. ​Hugh MacSherry, OFM
Parochial Vicar

STEM and Technology

Karen Kingrea
STEM Director
Ben McRimmon
Director of Technology
Désirée Korelich
Director of Educational Technology
Melissa Provost
Technology Specialist

Early Childhood Center

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

Primary Division

Sarah High
KA Teacher​
Suzanne Macuk
KC Teacher
Suzanne Pagnanelli
1A Teacher
Primary Division Leader
Tom Latimer
2A Teacher
Lauren Holloway
KA Assistant
Jenny Wheeland
​KC Assistant
Karen Jackson
1A Assistant
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Kathy Holt
2A Assistant
Amber Horvath
KB Teacher​
Rebecca Newman
1B Teacher
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Gina Caruso
2B Teacher
Joy Palmore
KB Assistant
Tonel White
​1B Assistant
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Lori Tremper
2B Assistant

Intermediate Division

Aileen Ross
3A Teacher
Intermediate Division Leader
Catherine McDonnell
3C Teacher
Kelley Nations
4B Teacher
Joshua Churchill
5A Teacher
Beatriz Elrod
3A Assistant
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Aliah Sturdavant
3C Assistant
Angela Belusik
4B Assistant
Jim Devlin
5A Assistant
Kelly Smith
3B Teacher


Lauren Masciantonio
4A Teacher
Bianca D'Amico
4C Teacher
Jackie Wheeland
5B Teacher
Michelle Gaylord
3B Assistant
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Katie McGhee
4A Assistant
Marie Kaczynski
5B Assistant

Middle School

Dan Schwankl (8B)
Language Arts Teacher
Middle School Division Leader​​
Dena Belvin (7C)
Math Teacher
Cindy Rains (7A)
Social Studies Teacher
Jennifer Stutz (6B)
Language Arts Teacher

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Taylor Brown (6A)
Math Teacher
Soren Nelson (6C)
​Social Studies Teacher
Jack Viere
Language Arts Teacher

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Mary Osborn (7B)
Math Teacher
​Science Teacher
Lisa Cromwell (8A)
Language Arts Teacher
Project Lead the Way Teacher​​
Karen Clark (8C)
Science Teacher

Special Subject Areas

Stephanie Frost
K-8 Art Teacher
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Ann Smith
PK-5 Music Teacher
Rosa Pena
PK-5 Spanish Teacher
Cara Ragusa
PK Art Teacher
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Vladimir Kary
Band Director
Carlos Bardales
6-8 Spanish Teacher
Paige Passavant
Physical Education Teacher
Collin Williams
Assistant Band Director
Soren Nelson (6C)
Physical Education Teacher

Religion/Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Joel Musser
Director, Catechist
Lisa Roess
Catechist
Joanne Hutson
Catechist
Andrea Slanker
Catechist
Susanne Newman
Catechist
Amy Randall
5-8 Religion Teacher
Ivonne Paris
Catechist
Jennifer Stutz
5-8 Religion Teacher

Student Resources

Martina Eason
Guidance Counselor
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Pamela Koutrouvelis
PK-5 Resource Director
Kristin Komelasky
School Psychologist
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Shakeria Dixon
PK-5 Resource Teacher
Dr. David Temple
Enrichment Specialist
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Ann Infinito
Learning Center Director
Hien Malesky
K-5 Math Enrichment/ Resource Teacher
Jack Viere
Learning Center Assistant

Support Staff

Jennifer Miller
​Front Office Administrator
Emmitt Bacon
Maintenance Team Leader
Ralph Love
Resource Officer
Benjamin Wile
CGHS Shuttle Driver
Elise Gentile
Athletic Director
Peter Sampson
Facilities Manager

After School Care

Jennifer Stutz
After School Care Program Director
PK- Candi Miller, Iva Sampson
K-1 - Joy Palmore, Sebatiana Olave
2-3 - Bea Elrod, Courtney Mangum
4-5 - Jodeci Farrington, Johana Madrid
MS - Taylor Brown, Tony Muckelvene, Maggie Liston
Floaters - Juan Olave, Hanna Yousef
Front desk - Miss Glennie