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Support John Carroll High School
The John Carroll Family stretches far beyond the vibrant student body and dedicated faculty and staff on campus. Our alumni, parents, friends and community partners are and always will be vital members of that family.
Our Advancement Team works to cultivate the continued support of John Carroll High School through annual events, initiatives, and fostered personal connections that work towards our mission to inspire, foster, develop and affirm the students that walk the halls daily.
Our efforts include:
- Alumni Outreach
- We love celebrating and sharing our graduates’ stories of family, achievement and service.
- Special Events
- We plan and produce gatherings that bring together John Carroll friends, highlight elements of our school, and show our gratitude for our community’s wonderful people and blessings.
- Financial Giving
- We provide several opportunities to support John Carroll, always aiming to link our school’s highest priorities and needs with our donors’ philanthropic priorities.
- We provide several opportunities to support John Carroll, always aiming to link our school’s highest priorities and needs with our donors’ philanthropic priorities.
To those already well-connected with John Carroll, thank you for your commitment to our school. For those new to our family, welcome.
We appreciate your commitment to our school.
Go Rams!
Mrs. Jessica Krueger
Director of Advancement
jkrueger@johncarrollhigh.com
Meet the Advancement Team
Corey Heroux is honored to serve her third year as president of John Carroll High School. She brings 18 years of experience in Catholic education and leadership to the JCHS community. Corey is a graduate of the Remick Leadership Program through Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education. She has earned two master’s degrees in Education and Educational Leadership, as well as her Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish, all from the University of Notre Dame. She is certified in English (6-12), Spanish (6-12), and Educational Leadership.
Corey began her career teaching at St. Michael the Archangel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before joining John Carroll High School. Over the years at JCHS, she has served in multiple roles, including classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal for six years, and now president. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to the mission of Catholic education and to fostering a strong, faith-filled school community.
Corey is married to her husband, Dave, and they are the proud parents of three children: Jack, Owen, and Tess. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, gardening and caring for plants, working on puzzles, enjoying a good cup of coffee, and spending quality time with her family.
A fun fact about Corey is that she served as the yearbook moderator when she first began at JCHS. Originally from Vero Beach, Florida, she is honored to serve and lead within her hometown community.
Jessica Krueger serves as the Development Director at John Carroll High School, where she is dedicated to advancing the school’s mission through strategic fundraising and community engagement. A graduate of the University of Florida, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and brings her passion for communication and relationship-building to her work every day. Previously, she was the Director of Advancement at Indian River Charter School.
Jessica lives in Fort Pierce with her husband, Zachary Krueger, a John Carroll alumnus and St. Lucie County first responder, and their two children, who attend St. Anastasia Catholic School. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys traveling, photography, and spending quality time with her family.
She is also actively involved in the local agricultural community, serving as a small animal barn 4-H leader through the University of Florida. Alongside her husband, Jessica embraces rural life and proudly helps manage their herd of 40 cows.
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Kate Ruff is in her fourth year in education and brings a strong background in organizational leadership and communications to JCHS. She holds a degree in Organizational Management from Indian River State College and currently serves as the Vice President of Digital Media for the Florida Public Relations Association Treasure Coast Chapter.
At JCHS, Kate is actively involved as the liaison for the Rotary Interact Club, helping students connect with community service opportunities and leadership development. She is passionate about building relationships and supporting student engagement.
Kate recently married her husband, Cody Ruff, in April 2026. Originally from Fort Pierce, she enjoys traveling, staying active, especially through Lagree workouts and walking, and spending time with her husband and family, often at the beach.
JCHS Alumni Class of 2017.