Chief Executive Officer |
ICES Principal | Rosemary McCloskey
Rosemary McCloskey began her career in education in 2003 as a Science teacher in Jones County, North Carolina. As a military spouse, Mrs. McCloskey continued her career in serving students in South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, California, and Indiana. In addition to teaching in the secondary classroom, she has also served as a Dean, Instructional Coach, and a Director of Instructional Coaching.
While serving in communities across the United States, she became passionate about ensuring all students were provided rich experiences both academically and socially in order to build the skills necessary for successful post academic endeavors. These successes would not be attainable without the inclusion of three foundational pillars, teachers, families, and community members. Mrs. McCloskey honors meaningful relationships and values input from all stakeholders in order to cultivate a school of equity and inclusivity. As a school leader, Mrs. McCloskey establishes a collaborative culture in which staff members are provided with relevant and impactful support as they continue to build their professional capacity to meet the needs of all students. In 2021, Mrs. McCloskey partnered with the Southern Indiana Education Center to work with school administrators and instructional coaches as they developed intentional teacher support and professional growth through coaching. Mrs. McCloskey received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from East Carolina University. She received a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Maryland and a K-12 administrative endorsement from James Madison University.
ICMS Principal | Jennifer Roberts
Jennifer Roberts is a dedicated and passionate educational leader . With over a decade of experience in education, Jennifer has a proven track record in instructional leadership, school operations, and student engagement. She is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, equity, and high achievement for all students.
Prior to becoming Principal, Jennifer served in multiple leadership roles at ICMS, including Assistant Principal, Dean of Operations, and Instructional Coach. She has been instrumental in implementing mastery-based grading, supporting restorative practices, and enhancing collective teacher efficacy. Jennifer is also a certified TAP evaluator, and is trained as a Restorative Practices trainer.
Her professional journey is marked by a commitment to the Irvington Way—building respectful, responsible, safe, involved, and focused learning environments for every student.
IPA Principal | Jana Goebel
Jana Goebel has spent her twenty plus years in education dedicated to differentiated instruction, graduate preparation, and teacher support. She believes the purpose of education is to prepare students to be productive, compassionate, engaged members of their communities.
Mrs. Goebel began her career in education in 1993 as an elementary special education teacher. She taught in North Manchester, Lawrence Township, and Speedway. While raising her children she continued to seek opportunities to educate children in a variety of settings including as a preschool teacher. Mrs. Goebel became a part of the ICS community first as a parent, eventually joining the IPA staff as a Special Education Teacher of Record in 2011. In 2012 she took on the additional role of Special Education Coordinator, helping to systematize and support special education services in grades K-12. In 2014, she was named Director of College and Academic Services at IPA where she also served on the Indiana State Board of Education’s Graduation Pathways Panel. Mrs. Goebel accepted the position of principal for Irvington Preparatory Academy in 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education from Manchester College and a Masters of Educational Leadership & Administration from Ball State University.
As the proud parent of two IPA alumni, Mrs. Goebel knows firsthand the impact an IPA education has on students’ futures. She relishes the opportunity to collaborate with parents, teachers, and students as they prepare for their future & celebrate their accomplishments.