Alliance for Catholic Education
New Orleans
Life in the City
We love living in New Orleans because the people here demonstrate a resilient spirit and rich faith in one another and the goodness and grace of God. With terrific cuisine from both land and sea, the culinary delights cannot be beat! After a long week of school, our community frequently visits a community favorite, Witt's End, for a much needed break from our hectic lifestyle.
ACE New Orleans
Lauren Caffarelli
Academy of Our Lady
HS Math
Joe Dickerson
Archbishop Shaw
HS Social Studies
Brenden Quirk
Archbishop Shaw
HS Language Arts
Mary Rice
St. Cletus
MS Language Arts
Andrew Torti
St. Anthony
5th Grade
Hometown
Libertyville, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Mathematics
Minors: Data Science and Theology
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE?
Throughout the Lenten Season, my community and I explored local Friday Fish Frys. One of my favorites was at my school, where I was able to introduce my community members to some of my students and coworkers and show them my classroom.
Hometown
Gilbert, AZ
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Political Science
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I am looking forward to sharing the passion I have for history with my students in the hopes that they become well-rounded individuals who grow up to be active citizens of their communities.
Hometown
Louisville, KY
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Theology and Medieval Studies
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
I would pick "sesquipedalian" because after failing to stump me with this word in hang man, my students began using it to describe the way I gave directions. Not only that, but after only a year I can talk for hours about the great times I had at Shaw.
Hometown
South Bend, IN
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Program of Liberal Studies and Theology
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE?
One of my favorite memories was seeing all the artwork my students drew for my classroom--their creativity and sense of humor brought me so much joy! Highlights include a bowl with rice, a grain of rice, and several class portraits with strong artistic license.
Hometown
Point Lookout, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Xavier University
Undergraduate Degree
Major: Theology
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I am looking forward to being a part of the students' lives and helping them grow in faith, hope, and love.