Curriculum Highlights Middle School
- Development of analytical and problem-solving skills critical for success in high school and beyond
- Close collaboration of teachers to develop cross-curricular projects and surround students with support
- Whole-child centered approach for maturation, accountability and resilience of students
- Intentional focus on written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
Meet the Middle School Team
Caring, Passionate Educators and Mentors
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Walter Whitfield
STEM & Middle School Science
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Marian Congdon
Art Teacher, Academic Support
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Felicia Carter
Middle School Math Teacher, 6-8 Team Leader
Walter Whitfield
STEM & Middle School Science
Marian Congdon
Art Teacher, Academic Support
What is Mrs. Congdon’s background?
Mrs. Congdon has a BFA degree in painting and printmaking from Miami University with an art history minor, an MFA from University of California, Berkeley, and graduate courses in behavior analysis for BCBA certification from Florida Institute of Technology. She grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio.
What was Mrs. Congdon’s best vacation?
Her best vacation was going to Munich, Germany, with her husband. They stayed with friends and visited castles, cathedrals, Bavaria, Salzburg, and Innsbruck, Austria. They rode an Alpine coaster in Meiders, Austria, and ate delicious food.
What are her hobbies?
Mrs. Congdon took up crochet when Covid lockdowns started. She likes to use scrap yarn, plarn (made from plastic bags), and old t-shirts.
About Mrs. Congdon’s family
She has been married to her husband, Eric, since 1994. He is a musician. They have four adult children, and three of them attended ICS! They have two cats, two dogs, and an aquarium full of snails and some fish.
What is her favorite quote?
“The simplest and most practical lesson I know is to resolve to be good today, but better tomorrow.” – Catherine McAuley
Who influences or inspires her?
Felicia Carter
Middle School Math Teacher, 6-8 Team Leader
What is Mrs. Carter’s background?
Mrs. Carter has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from UNC Asheville. She is a rare Hendersonville native and was on the school cheerleading team.
What are her hobbies?
Mrs. Carter likes to read and spend time with her family. She also enjoys shopping.
About Mrs. Carter’s family
She is married to her high school sweetheart, Matt, and has a son named Jackson who attends East Carolina University majoring in business and pre-law. She also has a Germen Shepherd named Axel.
What is something random we might not know about Mrs. Carter?
She danced for former President George H. W. Gush with other students from Pat’s School of Dance when he attended the Apple Festival in Hendersonville in 1992.
What is her favorite quote?
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa
What is one of her favorite childhood memories?
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Sarah Bell
Religion Teacher, 7th Grade Homeroom
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Brian Longacre
Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Sarah Bell
Religion Teacher, 7th Grade Homeroom
What is Ms. Bell’s background?
Ms. Bell has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from Humboldt State University. She grew up in Shafter, California, where she enjoyed playing sports, especially gymnastics.
What are her hobbies?
Ms. Bell enjoys walking with friends and embroidery.
About Ms. Bell’s family
She has two amazing, enthusiastic kids, Lindsey and Ian.
What is her favorite quote?
“It is easy to talk about the cross; it is not easy to carry your cross.” – Fr. Mike Schmitz
What does she love about teaching?
Brian Longacre
Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
What is Mr. Longacre’s background?
Mr. Longacre has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Florida Atlantic University and is working on a Master of Arts in English Education from Western Carolina University. He grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
What are Mr. Longacre’s favorite places?
Coffee shops and coral reefs.
What are his hobbies?
Mr. Longacre loves animals and art.
What is something random we may not know about Mr. Longacre?
He can braid hair; he met Johnny Cash, he’s picked up a sloth in the wild, and he once scored seven goals in one soccer game.
What is Mr. Longacre’s favorite thing about Immaculata?
Progress Monitoring: How do we know your child is ready for the Next Step?
- MobyMax used for individualized progress monitoring and differentiation instruction to fill in any learning gaps or further challenge students
- Acadience reading and math benchmark assessments used to monitor growth
- Yearly standardized assessment used as a tool to guide instruction and measure student growth but not as definitive way in which growth is measured
Five Star Accreditation for 5-Star Care. Capable, loving preparation for elementary school.
Focusing on the fundamentals and differentiation of strengths to target math and reading foundations.
Leading your child on a successful educational path of inquiry-based learning and intrinsic motivation.
