Kristin McNeal, Assistant Principal

I absolutely LOVE the all-girls environment here at IH! The students really are able to focus on being comfortable in their own skin and taking care of themselves. It is also a place where students are not afraid to speak out and are encouraged to voice opinions, develop their own perspectives and then stand up for those views. There is no “cookie cutter” IH student, as every single one brings something special to the community, and they use that to build each other up.

 

I never saw myself in Catholic education until the day I got a job at my first Catholic school. Now I know I will never leave it! The value that is placed on community-building and the sense of obligation to care for others is instilled in the Catholic school model. Theology is more than a class — it is the basis for how students treat each other, how faculty interact, and the relationships built at the school. When you are in a Catholic school, it is easy for the school to be your second home!

 

When I was in the classroom, I remember having a class discussion about a short story when one of my students’ face totally changed — I could literally see him go from confusion to a solid understanding of the lesson. It was awesome.

 

Davita’s Harp is an EXCELLENT book. Please read it — don’t be intimidated by the size, because the storyline will pull you in.