Mrs. Coursey joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2024. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Oklahoma, and a Bachelor’s in Science from Baylor University. Before becoming a school nurse, she worked as a pre-operative nurse at an outpatient surgery center. She also has nursing experience in women’s health and pediatrics.  Meredith has three children who attend St. Cecilia-Elizabeth, William and Easton. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading. She looks forward to being part of the St. Cecilia community.

Mrs. Drake joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2011. Prior to joining St. Cecilia, Mrs. Drake had five years of teaching experience. In addition to teaching 7th grade, Mrs. Drake also assists with Campus Ministry and is the Middle School Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana State University. Christy is a native Houstonian, enjoys baking, and has three sons – two of whom attend St. Cecilia – Mark, Class of 2028 and Cole, Class of 2033.

Mrs. Drake joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2024. Prior to joining St. Cecilia, Mrs. Drake had 34 years of teaching experience in the Houston area. In addition to teaching ELA, Mrs. Drake has also taught Social Studies, Theater and Speech. A native of south Louisiana, she graduated Louisiana State University. Mrs. Drake enjoys travelling with her husband, David, and spending time with her two daughters, Abigail, a Speech Language Pathologist, and Harper, a Special Education paraprofessional.

Mrs. DuPree joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2012. Prior to joining St. Cecilia, Mrs. DuPree had twenty-two years of teaching experience. In addition to teaching middle school Religion and Science, she is also the Head Softball Coach. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching, and a Masters Degree in Education, both from Sam Houston State University. Karen enjoys being outside hiking and exploring, and when not outside reading, jigsaw puzzles, and going out to eat.

Mrs. Grannen joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2021. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Javeriana Bogotá, a Master’s Degree in Finance from Universidad de los Andes Bogotá, and a Master’s Degree in Economics from SUNY Albany. Maria Elena is originally from Colombia and has lived in Houston for nearly 30 years. She and her husband, Greg, have been parishioners of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church since 2003, and they have two sons studying at UT Austin. Mrs. Grannen enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering at church. She is currently a member of the Life-Teen core team and the Saint Vincent de Paul Society – St. Cecilia Chapter.

Ms. Grobelny joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2003. She was originally with St. Cecilia from 1995 to 1997 before returning in 2003. She has over seventeen years in education. She has held both the positions of Secretary and Receptionist during her time at St. Cecilia. Adrianne’s two children are St. Cecilia Alumni – Allen-Michael, Class of 1999, and Lindsey, Class of 2012.