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
Colin Donovan
Archbishop Shaw
HS Science
Nora Maus
St. Mary's Academy
2nd Grade
Brenden Quirk
Archbishop Shaw
HS Language Arts
Mary Rice
St. Cletus
MS Language Arts
Hometown
Libertyville, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Mathematics
Minors: Data Science and Theology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I felt God’s call to pursue my passion for math and love of learning through ACE. I was tired of sitting at a computer all day long and wanted a job where I could engage with people and directly impact lives.
Hometown
St. Charles, MO
Undergraduate Institution
Benedictine College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Chemistry and Physics
Minor: Mathematics
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
I think right now it would be "full," in both a qualitative and a quantitative sense. We are practically busy, and beyond that many of the experiences I've had this far have been saturated with a sense of community and mission.
Hometown
Fontana, WI
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Degree
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
The top reason I said yes to ACE was the people. Every encounter I had with someone while considering ACE was extremely impactful and encouraging. The people who are a part of this program all share a distinct desire to make an impact on a daily basis through education. Being surrounded by such an inspiring group of people drives me to be better every day.
Hometown
Louisville, KY
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Theology and Medieval Studies
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to serving in a Catholic school through ACE because teaching was the first way I learned to give back to others. My parents have always been involved in education, and so when I had the opportunity to serve in this way I knew the good that could come of it.
Hometown
South Bend, IN
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Program of Liberal Studies and Theology
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I’m most looking forward to seeing the faces of my students for the first time! Through all the lesson planning and the preparation, the thought of getting to know my students has filled all of my hard work with meaning. I’m so excited to hear their stories and get to know their families and communities during my two years in ACE.