Faculty and Staff
Faculty Members
Sister Mary Anne, O. P., Principal
Sister Mary Anne holds degrees from Christendom College (BA), Northwestern State University (M Ed) and the University of Memphis (PhD).
srmaryanne@mischool.org
Michele Hollingsworth, PreKC
Mrs. Hollingsworth has taught PreK for over 20 years. She’s also taught at St. Thomas Aquinas School.
mhollingsworth@mischool.org
Mrs. Houlihan is a Dallas native. She has been married for 10 years and they have 2 boys. In their free time, they like to travel all over Texas.
Sarah Houlihan. PreKA
shoulihan@mischool.org
Mrs. Sabo holds a BA and an MA from the University of St. Elizabeth and has experience teaching several grade levels. She has two students enrolled at MIS.
Sarah Sabo, PreKB
ssabo@mischool.org
Mrs. Marek is originally from New England and graduated from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Tufts University with concentrations in Printmaking and Museum Education. All four of her children are enrolled at MIS and she believes the school culture here is something truly special.
Erin Marek, PreK Aide
emarek@mischool.org
An alumna of MIS, Mrs. Martinez holds a degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has two children enrolled.
Stefanie Martinez, PreK Aide
smartinez@mischool.org
Rose Harrelson, Kindergarten Department Head
Mrs. Harrelson first came to MIS as a kindergartner - and that’s what she’s been teaching since 2001! All of her children are MIS graduates. She is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University.
rharrelson@mischool.org
Mrs. Schwalm is a native Texan as well as a graduate from the University of Dallas with a B.A. in English and elementary education.
Marta Shwalm, Kindergarten
mshwalm@mischool.org
Ms. McCord is an MIS graduate and she holds a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Sara McCord, Kindergarten
saramccord@mischool.org
Kelvia Dudley, Kindergarten Aide
Mrs. Dudley holds a BA from the University of Texas at Arlington with 10 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education.
kdudley@mischool.org
Alma Cruz, Kindergarten Aide
acruz@mischool.org
Veronica Cruz, Kindergarten Aide
vcruz@mischool.org
A graduate from Tec de Monterrey, Señora Gutierrez pursued her graduate degrees at Universidad Politecnica de Valencia. Since graduation she has been teaching different grade levels. Two of her children graduated from MIS.
Carmen Gutierrez, Spanish 6-8
cgutierrez@mischool.org
Mrs. Bridgeman has been a certified teacher for over 10 years and holds a Musical Theatre degree from OCU and an Elementary Education degree from LeTourneau University, certified in Elementary, ESL, and Special Education.
Noreen Bridgeman, 1st Grade Aide
nbridgeman@mischool.org
Mrs. Page holds a degree from Texas Women’s University and is currently working on her Master’s from Midwestern State University.
Jeanette Page, 1st Grade
jpage@mischool.org
Mrs. Wunderlick taught briefly at MIS immediately after graduating from Stephen F. Austin. Her impression of the school as a recent graduate was that this is what a school community should be. As s result, she returned in 1997.
Sue Wanderlick, 1st Grade
swanderlick@mischool.org
Mrs. Strong holds a B.S. in Educational Curriculum & Instruction, with a Reading Specialization, from Texas A&M. She has 24 years of teaching experience and her 3 daughters are MIS alumnae, classes of 2006, 2007 and 2011.
Linda Strong, 1st Grade
lstrong@mischool.org
Mrs. Holubec’s parents were among the first couples married at Mary Immaculate Church in what is today the Art Room / Science Lab.
Anne Holubec, 2nd Grade
aholubec@mischool.org
Ms. Behan recently graduated with the Class of 2024 from The University of Dallas with a BA in Elementary Education. She is excited to teach children with the Catholic faith at the center of every day.
Rose Behan, 2nd Grade
rbehan@mischool.org
Miss Buckles is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a double major in Astrophysics and Mathematics.
Nadia Buckles, 3rd Grade
nbuckles@mischool.org
Sherry McCord, Primary Department Head, 3rd Grade
Mrs. McCord and her three children are all proud graduates of MIS. She loves working here so much that she’s been here since 1990!
smccord@mischool.org
Mrs. Pfaffenberger earned a B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington. She joined MIS in 2009 and loves the faith-filled family community here.
Kim Pfaffenberger, 4th Grade
kpfaffenberger@mischool.org
Miss. Flores attended MIS from K-4th grade. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University and returned to MIS in 2017 because of the strong family culture here.
Teresa Flores, 4th Grade
nbuckles@mischool.org
Mrs. Wilcox, a graduate of the University of Dallas, joined the MIS team in 2021. She is looking forward to another year of teaching 5th grade!
Suzanne Wilcox, 5th Grade
smccord@mischool.org
Yara Jaoude, 5th Grade
Mrs. Jaoude, a graduate of Notre Dame, is a new 5th grade teacher this year. She enjoys cooking with her husband, reading, and traveling, Mrs. Jaoude has two girls at MIS and is overjoyed to be joining this community
yjaoude@mischool.org
Miss Nordhus, a Kansas native, is a graduate from Kansas State University where she earned her B.A. in Secondary Education with a concentration in English.
Kindel Nordhus, 6th Grade
knordhus@mischool.org
Mrs. Navarro joined the MIS faculty in 2015 and loves how everyone feels like family - teachers, parents, students and the parish. She earned her degree from UTD.
Veronica Navarro, 6th Grade
vnavarro@mischool.org
Cathy Huffman, 7th Grade
Mrs. Huffman began teaching junior high here in 2010 but she’s been here since 1965! Her three sons and two brothers are graduates of MIS. She is a graduate of Texas Tech.
chuffman@mischool.org
Sister Margaret Mary holds a Bachelor and Masters from Franciscan University. Sister joined the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in 2006 and taught middle school and high school in Tennessee for the past 16 years. She is excited to be joining MIS!
Sister Margaret Mary Sallwasser
srmargaretmary@mischool.org
Ms. Murawski is a graduate of MIS as are all of her siblings. Her mother and one of her sisters have also taught here. She joined our faculty in 2009. Both her undergraduate and master’s degrees are from Texas A&M.
Kimberly Murawski, M.Ed., 8th Grade
kmurawski@mischool.org
Mrs. Glasgow is a graduate of the University of Dallas. She has been teaching junior high here since 1984. She loves MIS because of the solid faith community between staff, students and parents.
Thelma Watts-Glasgow, 8th Grade
tglasgow@mischool.org
Specials & Supporting Staff
Daria Murphy, Art 1st-3rd Grade; PreK Aide
Ms. Murphy has been teaching for 20+ years and is trained in reading recovery. She joined the MIS family in 2020.
dmurphy@mischool.org
Marissa Mayfield, 4th-8th Grade Drama, Public Speaking
Mrs. Mayfield began working at MIS in 2016. Her daughter is a graduate. She holds a degree from the University of Kentucky
mmayfield@mischool.org
Sandra Loshelder, Technology Teacher, Instructional Technologist
Mrs. Loshelder joined the MIS team in 2011 and is passionate about helping students understand technology. Her three children are all MIS graduates. Mrs. Loshelder is a graduate of Texas A&M.
sloshelder@mischool.org
Miss Bottomley has been a parishoner at MIC for over 20 years and is excited to be joining the MIS community. She graduated from Texas Tech in 2022 with a BA in Music and a minor in Psychology. She has a dog that she loves and is always ready to show pictures!
Jamie Bottomley, Music Teacher
jbottomley@mischool.org
Anthony Pulido, Motter Family Business Program Coordinator
Mr. Pulido holds an MBA from the University of Dallas and has taught at UD and Rice. His daughter is enrolled at MIS.
apulido@mischool.org
Madeline Mentesana, Art 4th-8th
Ms. Mentesana holds a BA in Psychology and Art from Texas State University. She is looking forward to fostering her students' creativity, confidence, and knowledge in and through art!
mmentesana@mischool.org
Sister Annunciata is originally from Albuquerque and holds degrees from Belmont (BA), the University of Southern Mississippi (MA) and Franciscan University at Steubenville (MA).
Sister Annunciata Hawley
srannunciata@mischool.org
Mrs. Valdivia holds an undergraduate and masters degree in science education from UT Austin. She is excited to be a part of the vibrant MIS community with her daughter this year.
Tiffani Valdivia, Junior High Science and math
tvaldivia@mischool.org
Mrs. Tsakonas has been a substitute and Aide for 5 years and is currently working towards her Bachelor's in Elementary Education.
Joy Tsakonas, PE Aide
jtsakonas@mischool.org
Coach McBride holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology (PE Emphasis) from the University of North Texas. He earned his master’s degree in Kinesiology (Coaching Emphasis) from Texas Woman’s University. Coach McBride enjoys teaching the skills and benefits of physical activity.
Andre Mcbride, PE Teacher
amcbride@mischool.org
Coach Zeske is a veteran educator, communication officer, coach and sports official. He believes working with students is pure fun and that many of life’s best lessons are learned while playing sports.
Mark Zeske, Athletics Director
mzeske@mischool.org
Affectionately called Señora Susy, Mrs. Zinser has shared her culture and Catholic traditions with us since 2008 as our PK-4 Spanish teacher. She is a graduate of Universidad de Guadalajara – México.
Susana Zinser, PK-5th Grade Spanish
szinser@mischool.org
Athena Crockett, MS, MEd, LPC, Counselor, Student Support Services
Mrs. Crockett earned her degrees from the University of North Texas (MS, MEd, LPC). She serves the MIS family as a counselor and Coordinator of Student Support Services. Six of her siblings attended MIS. She began working with us in 2019.
acrockett@mischool.org
Mrs. White is a proud MIS graduate, as are her three children! She has been teaching primary students here since 2012 and loves the staff and families. She is a graduate of the University of North Texas.
Laura White, Content Mastery
lwhite@mischool.org
Norma Rendon, Content Mastery
Mrs. Rendon received her Bachelors in Elementary Education from TWU and her MLA from SMU. She has certifications as a reading specialist, and bilingual and ESL teaching. She has been teaching for 30+ years.
rendonr@tx.rr.com
Mrs. Hill prayed to find the school God intended when they moved to Carrollton and He sent her to Mary Immaculate! A graduate of the University of Dallas, Amy has been teaching at MIS since 2020. All three of her children attend MIS.
Any Hill, Content Mastery & Safe Environment Coordinator
ahill@mischool.org
Debbie Smith, MEd, CALT, LDT, Content Mastery
A Licensed Dyslexia Therapist and graduate of NTU, Mrs. Smith is certified in early childhood, elementary secondary and special education, Literacy, Reading and more. All her children attended MIS and her grandchildren are currently enrolled.
dsmith@mischool.org
Sara Fraler, Director of Curriculum and Instruction/ Content Mastery Teacher
Mrs. Fraler holds a BA in English Literature (SMU), and a M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Instructional Coaching (UTTyler).
sfraler@mischool.org
Support Staff
Ramon Vargas, Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator
rvargas@misschool.org
Santiago Ponce, Facilities & Maintenance
sponce@dallascatholic.org
Steve Halbmaier, Technology Coordinator
shalbmaier@mischool.org
Mrs. Hill prayed to find the school God intended when they moved to Carrollton and He sent her to Mary Immaculate! A graduate of the University of Dallas, Amy has been teaching at MIS since 2020. All three of her children attend MIS.
Sanfy Schluterman, RN, School Nurse
schluterman@mischool.org
A Licensed Dyslexia Therapist and graduate of NTU, Mrs. Smith is certified in early childhood, elementary secondary and special education, Literacy, Reading and more. All her children attended MIS and her grandchildren are currently enrolled.
Valerie Grygar, RN, School Nurse
Cecilia Burgin, Extended Day Program
Mrs. Burgin began teaching Spanish to our students in 2004. She is a graduate of Boston College. All of her children attended MIS.
cburgin@mischool.org
Steve Halbmaier, Technology Coordinator
shalbmaier@mischool.org
Mrs. Hill prayed to find the school God intended when they moved to Carrollton and He sent her to Mary Immaculate! A graduate of the University of Dallas, Amy has been teaching at MIS since 2020. All three of her children attend MIS.
Sanfy Schluterman, RN, School Nurse
schluterman@mischool.org
A Licensed Dyslexia Therapist and graduate of NTU, Mrs. Smith is certified in early childhood, elementary secondary and special education, Literacy, Reading and more. All her children attended MIS and her grandchildren are currently enrolled.
Valerie Grygar, RN, School Nurse
Administration
Adrian Bergkvist, Director of Communications
Mrs. Bergkvist holds a BA from the University of Tennessee. She spent 19 years in the relocation industry before joining MIC/MIS. Her son currently attends MIS and her daughter is an MIS alum and attending Ursuline Academy.
shalbmaier@mischool.org
Mrs. Coffin began working with us in 1986 and remained because of the strong sense of family / community. Her three children are all graduates of MIS. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Linda Coffin, Assistant Principal
lcoffin@mischool.org
Paula Echeverry, Secretary
Mrs. Echeverry loves coming to work every day because the children bring such joy! A parent of two MIS grads (2009, 2011), Mrs. Echeverry began working here in 2002. She attended The Boyd School in Pittsburgh, PA.
pecheverry@mischool.org
Carrie Ford, Business Manager
cford@mischool.org
Mrs. Grobe holds Rehabilitation Counseling degrees from Stephen F. Austin (BS) and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (MA). She has a 5th grade Mustang at MIS. Her family fell in love with the community and inclusivity during their tour.
Nicole Grobe, Director of Admissions
admissions@mischool.org
Sandy Hughes, Safe Environment & Administrative Assistant
A graduate of UNT, Mrs. Hughes has been part of the MIS community for 20+ years as a parent, substitute, history teacher track coach, administrative assistant, and more. Her three children graduated from MIS.
shughed@mischool.org
Mrs. Sanders studied at the University of North Texas and graduated in December 2020. Before joining MIS, she fundraised for the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin. Her son will join MIS in 2028!
Kassidy Sanders, Director of Development
ksanders@mischool.org