Ms. Ortiz started teaching at St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2016. Before joining St. Cecilia, Ms. Ortiz taught Head Start in CSISD. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University, whoop! In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and friends.

Mrs. Palmer joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2020. A native of Houston, Meghan grew up attending Catholic schools. She and her siblings went to Queen of Peace and Mount Carmel High School. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Studies. Prior to joining St. Cecilia, she has been a devout educator in Katy ISD, specializing in English Language Learners for the past 12 years. Outside of work, Meghan is a wife and mother to three amazing kids. She loves spending time with her family and friends, is a huge animal lover, enjoys crafting and baking, and loves to travel.

Lauren joined the staff of St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2021. She comes to St. Cecilia with 15 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelors in Education from Texas A&M University. She loves spending time with family and friends, and enjoys watching/attending Astros baseball and Aggie football games.

Ms. Perez joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2015. She has nine total years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Houston. Coco is always trying to learn from her surroundings, and is open minded to new ideas.

Mrs. Poche joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2014. Before that, she had five years of teaching experience. In addition to being an Art teacher, Mrs. Poche also helps with the Summer Art camp at St. Cecilia. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Sam Houston State University in Public Relations and Sociology and EC-12 Art. Sarah loves spending time with her two daughters, husband, family, & friends. She is so happy to be a part of the St. Cecilia community after attending Catholic schools for her whole life.

Miss Quinn joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2022. Before joining St. Cecilia, Miss Quinn had two years of teaching experience. In addition to teaching 4th grade Reading and Language Arts, Miss Quinn helps with the Campus Ministry program. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Kansas. Jane enjoys swimming and paddleboarding in her free time.

Mrs. Ragas joined the staff of St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2021 and came to St. Cecilia with five years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Tehran Azad University. She loves traveling and experiencing new cultures with her husband and daughter. Her daughter, Ariana, graduated from St. Cecilia Catholic School and St. Agnes Academy and will attend Texas A&M this fall.

Ms. Ricks joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2018. Prior to that, Ms. Ricks had eight years of teaching experience. In addition to being the drama teacher, she also runs the Speech Club, and leads the annual 8th Grade Play. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Theatre Arts from Trinity University, and a Masters Degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Houston. Cori loves being a part of the St. Cecilia Catholic School community!

Mrs. Rodriguez joined St. Cecilia Catholic School in 2006. Before that, Mrs. Rodriguez had eleven years of teaching experience. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Rodriguez is the director of the after school Bridges program. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts in Education from Texas Lutheran College. Geneva is a native Houstonian and taught 1st grade for 11 years before coming to St. Cecilia to teach 1st grade. She has two daughters who are St. Cecilia alumnae.