Michael Vanden Boom '08
Name:
Michael Vanden Boom
Where are you from?
Chicago, IL
ACE Class:
ACE 13
College/University Attended:
University of Notre Dame
Degree/Year of Graduation:
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 2006
ACE Community:
Baton Rouge, LA
School & Teaching Assignment (include extracurricular activities as well)
St. Michael the Archangel High School
11th and 12th grade Math (Algebra II and Pre-Calc)
Campus Ministry, Drama Club, Tutoring
What kind of impact has ACE had on your life?
ACE continues to be the most challenging endeavor of my life thus far, consistently forcing me to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Yet, I find myself still standing (and smiling!) at the end of my first year teaching, empowered by ACE to become the teacher, friend, and Christian I am called to be.
The greatest impact ACE has had on my life, however, is the opportunity to deepen and develop relationships through this experience. I am blessed every day with the opportunity to live with and learn from the community of students, parents, and faculty in Baton Rouge, my house mates and fellow ACErs across the country, and, most importantly, our God.
