Baton Rouge

Five ACE teachers, three first-year and two second-year, serve three schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge: Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Redemptorist High School and St. Michael the Archangel High School.

Stacey Brandt
University of Notre Dame, B.A. English and Theology
Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Middle School English (6-7)

Lauren Krasniewski
Xavier University, 2010, B.A. Psychology 
St. Michael the Archangel High School, Spanish and Chemistry
Spanish Club Assistant Advisor, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

Dominic Fanelli
University of Notre Dame, B.A. Economics and German
Sacred Heart of Jesus School, Middle School Math (6-8)

Meghan Keefe
University of Notre Dame, 2010, B.S. Chemistry and BBA Management-Consulting
Redemptorist High School, Science
Key Club Advisor

Michael Croteau
University of Notre Dame, 2010, B.S. Aerospace Engineering
St. Michael the Archangel High School, Algebra 2 and Physics
Freshmen Football Defensive Coordinator, Spirit Club Assistant Advisor

Baton Rouge House

What is unique about your community?

ACE Baton Rouge is a “go with the flow” community, though we certainly work hard as well. A quote by Jacob M. Braude comes to mind: “Always behave like a duck—keep calm and unruffled on the surface but paddle like the devil underneath.”

Schools served in Baton Rouge

Sacred Heart of Jesus School
St. Michael the Archangel High School
Redemptorist High School

St. Michael the Archangel High School

Provide a brief description of Baton Rouge:

Sitting on the banks of the Mississippi River and at the junction of Interstates 10 and 12, Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana. The population of the city proper is about 227,000, a number that reflects a recent post-Katrina surge in population. It boasts both variety and quality in food and music, and generally contains an eclectic mix of the cultures and ways of life found throughout the State of Louisiana. In particular, the city has a passionate love affair with its food; in fact, local teachers have been known to explain, “Our state monuments are found on every plate.”

What do you like most about Baton Rouge?

Perhaps the best part about living in Baton Rouge is the uniqueness of the local culture – from the food to Mardi Gras parades to crawfish boils to Cajun accents. The community is true to southern hospitality as we are graciously welcomed. We also like being close to a number of other ACE communities – Plaquemine, New Orleans, Biloxi, Mobile, Pensacola, Montgomery and Birmingham are all a short drive away. On a quick drive outside the city, we end up in bayou country; the swamp tours are not to be missed! We love visiting the Big Easy and participating in all it has to offer in the French Quarter, for Mardi Gras and New Orleans Jazz Fest. Louisiana’s truly unique culture makes ACE Baton Rouge a special experience.