Alliance for Catholic Education
Brownsville
Life in the City
Our lives in Brownsville are marked by taquerias (taco restaurants) and raspa (snow-cone) stands on every corner, bilingual Mass every Sunday morning, and treasure-hunting at La Pulga (the flea market) on the weekends. Lounging on the beaches of South Padre Island in the middle of January isn’t bad, either. Experiencing America from a South-Texan vantage point is a new and often surprising experience for most ACE teachers, but for us, it has also been one of joy, warmth, and immense hospitality (and an unending supply of Mexican food).
ACE Brownsville
Aidan Anderson
Guadalupe Regional
MS Science
Michael Averill
Guadalupe Regional
MS Social Studies
Helen Conroy
Our Lady of Sorrows
MS Math
Henry Glynn
St. Joseph Academy
HS Social Studies
Lizzie Todd
Our Lady of Sorrows
MS Social Studies
Hometown
Rye, NY
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Science-Business
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to serving in Catholic schools through ACE because I knew that ACE would give me the tools to best support my school community. The mission of ACE is evident in all of their actions, and ACE invests their time and effort into each member day in and day out so that everyone can be a great teacher for their students.
Hometown
Saugerties, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Siena College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Political Science and Spanish
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to ACE because I wanted to participate in a meaningful postgrad program that allows me to grow in my faith through service and community.
Hometown
Albany, NY
Undergraduate Institution
College of the Holy Cross
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Math
Minor: Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies
Undergraduate Studies
I'm looking forward to getting to know my school and home community better! I am so excited to be a part of these communities and make new friends. :)
Hometown
Sabetha, KS
Undergraduate Institution
Creighton University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Political Science
Minor: Theology, Justice, & Peace Studies
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I feel called to be here!
Hometown
St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Film, Television, and Theatre and Political Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Growth. This program challenges us to grow in our faith, academics, and friendships every day. It has not been easy, but I have felt stronger because of it!