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
Kevin Grinstead
St. Mary's Academy
HS Social Studies
Elizabeth Madden
St. Peter Claver
2nd Grade
Adeline Martin
St. Mary's Academy
HS Science
Brendan Nelligan
St. John the Evangelist
3rd Grade
Sophia Ragano
St. John Neumann
5th Grade
Hometown
Prarie Village, KS
Undergraduate Institution
Creighton University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: History & Secondary Education
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
My experience in school growing up made me who I am today, and I will forever be grateful for those role models that made it so special. ACE is an opportunity for me to give back and care about my students just as I was cared for in my own schooling experience.
Hometown
HometownDallas, TX
Undergraduate Institution
University of Texas, Austin
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minor: Spanish
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I’m excited for community - in the Atlanta house, my school, and beyond, because community is a huge motivator and inspiration to me.
Hometown
HometownChauvin, LA
Undergraduate Institution
Harvard University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Minor: Social Anthropology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
For the greater glory of God!
Hometown
HometownFrisco, TX
Undergraduate Institution
Texas A&M University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Finance
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Genuine. This program has challenged me to seek out my authentic self through intimate living and selfless service.
Hometown
HometownTampa, FL
Undergraduate Institution
Boston College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English & Political Science
Minor: Journalism
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Growth. I have changed so much in the course of this summer, and have seen myself change spiritually, academically, and socially. I’m so blessed to have met the other ACErs I did this summer, and I can’t wait to implement what I’ve learned this upcoming school year!