Alliance for Catholic Education
San Antonio
Life in the City
San Antonio has great food, pretty sights, and wonderful people. The Riverwalk downtown is so charming and always bustling. We also enjoy the cheap Mexican food that is available throughout the city. The people are incredibly friendly and helpful (especially for northern transplants like us)!
ACE San Antonio
Malia Bissen
St. John Berchmans
MS Math
Elaina Freeze
St. Mary Magdalen
MS Science
Naomi Hernandez
St. James the Apostle
3rd Grade
Benjamin Mickens
Holy Cross
HS Social Studies
Dan O'Malley
St. James the Apostle
5th Grade
Hometown
Madison, WI
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Applied Computational Mathematics & Statistics
Minor: Musical Theater and Actuarial Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Vibrant, because the ACE community is so welcoming and energetic. I am hopeful for what is to come in the next two years with the ACE.
Hometown
Hanover, PA
Undergraduate Institution
King's College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Biology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE as it is a formative program that creates the opportunity to teach students while living in community with faith at its heart. I believe this is an incredible opportunity for me to grow in faith and as a teacher.
Hometown
Little Rock, AR
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Architecture
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
I'd describe my ACE experience as fulfilling. I have the support to flourish as a teacher, and everyday I am challenged to grow.
Hometown
Napa, CA
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Anselm College
Undergraduate Studies
Saint Anselm College
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I’m most looking forward to hitting the ground running and getting into the classroom.
Hometown
Syracuse, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Michael's College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Religious Studies
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I want to give back to Catholic education that played a huge role in forming me as a student, friend, and disciple of Christ!