MEET OUR STAFF

My name is Stefanie Coesens, and I am honored and blessed to be a part of the Immaculate Conception Catholic School family. Catholic education has played an important role throughout my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to now serve and lead a Catholic school community.

My own Catholic education began at St. Florian Catholic School in Hamtramck, where the foundation of faith, family, and education helped shape the person and educator I am today. I continued my educational journey at Oakland University, earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.

I began my career in Catholic education as a teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lake Orion. My first administrative leadership role was at St. Lawrence Catholic School, serving as the Director of Early Childhood. As my passion for Catholic school leadership continued to grow, I pursued and earned my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.

Throughout my journey, I have continued to place my trust in the Lord and His plan for me. I truly believe it was through His guidance that I was led to Immaculate Conception and given the opportunity to serve as your principal. 

My Vision for IC

My vision for Immaculate Conception is one of continued growth, strong partnerships, academic excellence, and a deep love for Jesus Christ. I believe our school should be a place where students are challenged academically, supported personally, and strengthened spiritually. 

Together with our teachers, staff, families, parish, and community, I look forward to creating an environment where our students grow in their faith, discover their God-given gifts, and learn what it means to follow Jesus.

Thank you for choosing Immaculate Conception Catholic School for your family. It is a privilege to serve this wonderful community, and I look forward to all that God has planned for IC.

Many Blessings, 

Mrs. Coesens

Principal

Immaculate Conception Catholic School

As a lifelong Catholic, I have always found great joy in both my faith and in nurturing young minds. I received my Confirmation at Immaculate Conception, a place that holds many special memories for me—including the blessing of having Father Joe Esper officiate my wedding to my husband. Being able to now teach here feels like a full-circle moment and a true calling.

I hold multiple early childhood credentials and am actively furthering my education to best serve my students. My passion lies in working with preschool-aged children, an age where curiosity, imagination, and a love for learning is blossoming. I believe these early years lay the foundation for a lifetime of growth, and I strive to create a warm, engaging environment where each child feels seen, valued, and inspired.

I am the kindergarten teacher at Immaculate Conception. My philosophy is based on individuality. Each student is respected and appreciated as a unique child of God with various learning styles, personalities and abilities. I feel it is my responsibility, as a teacher, to support each student’s development through a variety of learning activities. The kindergarten program follows Archdiocese of Detroit academic standards and assessment is an ongoing process. From Wayne State University, I received a BA in elementary education, with a ZA endorsement (early childhood). Currently I am working on my master’s degree with a reading specialist endorsement at Saginaw State University. I enjoy teaching kindergarten and have taught preschool and other early childhood programs. In my leisure time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading and fitness.

I am blessed to be a Catholic Educator for thirteen years. I know this is exactly where God wants me to be. It is a true gift to be a part of someone’s growth and development. I believe that what a student needs is the most important thing. I want them to have the confidence to pursue anything that interests their minds and hearts. This is at the core of my philosophy as a teacher. God first gives this to us in our dignity as a living creation from his hands. It is my job to make sure they never forget this dignity, which is within each of us. I am here to guide students and work in a partnership with parents. Having raised three children of my own, I understand how parenting can be the greatest joy, or at times, a difficult struggle. I first attended Wayne State University and earned a degree in Elementary Education with a major in Science. I then went on to pursue a Masters Degree through Saginaw Valley University as a Reading Specialist. It is a great responsibility with which a teacher is charged. My calling is to inspire, challenge, and equip my students to be their best self. I model hard work, compassion, and intellectual curiosity. I want my enthusiasm to be contagious. Learning and becoming all that God intended for us to be is an exciting adventure!

I have been teaching at IC for sixteen years. I have a Bachelors of Science in Education from Wayne State University and a Masters in Educational Studies from Oakland University. My major in undergraduate study was math. I have several years experience working with children prior to becoming a teacher. I am the mother of four children and volunteered as a Girl Scout Leader for five years prior to earning my teaching degree. I love working with children and feel that children have a tremendous amount of potential and a great deal to contribute to society. I want all of my students to exit eighth grade with an enthusiasm for learning, and a very positive self-image.