Alliance for Catholic Education
Atlanta
Life in the City
Atlanta is a great place to go out to a relaxing dinner or to paint the town (or both). From hanging out at the Vortex in eclectic Little Five Points or chatting on the patio at Neighbors to dancing the night away in Buckhead, there’s something for everybody in this city.
Our community is lucky enough to live in a perfect 3-bedroom, 2-bath house in residential Atlanta. In addition to a breakfast area and living room, we have a large “rumpus” room (mostly used for grading and relaxing) that is perfect for hosting any ACEr who misses their connecting flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Our handy landlord lives just next door, our parish is 5 minutes up the street, and I-85 is spitting distance from our house.
ACE Atlanta
Dylan Cole
St. John the Evangelist
MS Science
Kevin Grinstead
St. Mary's Academy
HS Social Studies
Jannette Kazlauskas
Cristo Rey Atlanta
HS Language Arts
Elizabeth Madden
St. Peter Claver
2nd Grade
Brendan Nelligan
St. John the Evangelist
3rd Grade
Sophie Ragano
St. John Neumann
5th Grade
Hometown
HometownAda, MI
Undergraduate Institution
Marquette University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Pre-Professional Studies
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher?
I hope to mature as a leader and grow spiritually through my experiences teaching and living in community.
Hometown
HometownPrarie Village, KS
Undergraduate Institution
Creighton University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: History & Secondary Education
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE?
I loved running in the ACE Half Marathon in Louisiana. Most of my community members were there to cheer me on, as well as many other ACE communities, and it meant a lot to me.
Hometown
HometownNaperville, IL
Undergraduate Institution
College of the Holy Cross
Undergraduate Studies
Major: English
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I wanted to learn how to be an educator who would be able to create an equitable learning environment, encounter my students, and encourage them to be their best in the classroom and in the world.
Hometown
HometownDallas, TX
Undergraduate Institution
University of Texas, Austin
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE?
One of my favorite memories was making pasta with my community in our kitchen. Even in such simple activities, the kitchen became a vital setting where community gathered and thrived. We would laugh, tell stories, provide advice, and get to know each other there. It also doesn't hurt that we made the best vodka pasta I've ever had together.
Hometown
HometownFrisco, TX
Undergraduate Institution
Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Finance
What do you love most about your ACE school? Why?
My school's mission statement which is carried out through the hardworking and selfless deeds of some truly incredible people including the administration, fellow teachers, and students themselves.
"We are the SJE family with Jesus at the center of all that we do."
Hometown
HometownTampa, FL
Undergraduate Institution
Boston College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English & Political Science
Minor: Journalism
What do you love most about your ACE school? Why?
The kids. My first year was so special because of my students, who have taught me so much about faith, love, and community.