Alliance for Catholic Education
Tucson
Life in the City
Tucson is an awesome city. As the provider of beautiful sunsets, mountain views, and gorgeous scenery, the Old Pueblo has lots to offer. Fine Mexican dining, vibrant Mexican culture, and street festivals abound. Tucson boasts Saguaros galore and an occasional wild javelin. ACE Phoenix also happens to be two hours away.
We pride ourselves on upholding the Tucson tradition of sharing many meals together each week. Together we laugh in our living room, grade papers on our many couches, and watch various sports throughout the year. We can often be found attending events at each of the four schools which helps to establish a sense of community within the larger context of our Catholic schools.
ACE Tucson
Eva Ballew
San Miguel
HS Language Arts
Zachary Berning
Santa Cruz
5th Grade
Bridget Hodges
St. Augustine
HS Math
Michael McHugh
Our Mother of Sorrows
MS Math
Clara Pater
St. John the Evangelist
MS Social Studies
Hometown
Franklin, WI
Undergraduate Institution
Harvard College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: History
Minors; Archaeology and Ethnicity, Migration, & Rights
Hometown
Dubuque, IA
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Louis University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minors: Human Resource Management and Spanish
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Fulfilling. Each day has been a completely full and I’ve gotten the chance to meet so many great people who share the same mission and values as me.
Hometown
Gilbert, AZ
Undergraduate Institution
Texas Christian University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Secondary Education - Social Studies and Mathematics
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said “yes” to ACE because I love their 3 Pillars of Teaching, Community, Spirituality and how they are incorporated into everything we do when serving students in Catholic school. I am excited to serve God and others in this profession through ACE!
Hometown
Fairfax, VA
Undergraduate Institution
Northwestern University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Mathematics and Classics
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I wanted to serve the Church in some way, and I had wanted to work as a teacher for several years. I loved ACE’s commitment to community and to service when I looked into the program, and I decided that it would be the best place for me to grow as a Catholic school teacher.
Hometown
Harbor Springs, MI
Undergraduate Institution
Michigan State University
Undergraduate Studies
Major:s: Social Relations and Policy & Criminal Justice
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
This year in ACE I’m looking forward to encountering different people and a different part of the country, expanding my knowledge and awareness of the world, and engaging alongside others within the community.