Alliance for Catholic Education
Oklahoma City
Life in the City
We have a unique house with a lot of history, located within view of the Capitol Building. The house is centrally located, only miles away from the revitalized Bricktown, downtown district. Whether running, cooking, praying, doing science experiments, or rocking out with our textbooks out, we all support and love one another. OKC is also within driving distance of many other ACE communities, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin.
ACE Oklahoma City
Rose Benas
St. Philip Neri
5th Grade
Ian Daly
St. Philip Neri
MS Social Studies
Jessica Diggins
Sacred Heart
MS Language Arts
Emily Markley
St. Charles Borromeo
MS Math
Christopher Mendez
Sacred Heart
2nd Grade
Hometown
Naperville, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Political Science & Global Affairs
Minors: Education, Schooling, & Society
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said "yes" to ACE because I am so grateful for all the committed and passionate teachers who have made a difference in my life and now inspire my interest in serving children in Catholic schools.
Hometown
Niles, MI
Undergraduate Institution
Western Michigan University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Public History and Political Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Blessed. Since day one, I’ve met some truly wonderful people who are incredibly supportive and just great to be around.
Hometown
Berlin, MA
Undergraduate Institution
St. Anselm College
Undergraduate Institution
Major: English
Minors: American Studies and Philosophy
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said “yes” to ACE because I want use the beauty of language and literature to help my students better know and love Christ!
Hometown
Media, PA
Undergraduate Institution
Villanova University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Finance and Business Analytics
Minor: Psychology
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Enlightening - I have already learned so much during my ACE experience, from the long history of the Catholic Church to how much careful planning and preparation goes into being a successful educator.
Hometown
Bronx, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Fordham University
Undergraduate Institution
Majors: Theology & Religious Studies
Minor: Business Administration
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Serene. I have felt a great peace and consolation in the practicum classroom, with my community, in my classes, and with my placement. I have felt a great peace and eagerness to teach and do my absolute best for my students this year.