Jackson

Four second-year ACE teachers serve the Diocese of Jackson at three different schools: St. Therese School, St. Aloysius Catholic School, and St. Joseph Catholic High School.

John Anders
University of Notre Dame, B.S. Mathematics with a minor in Education Program
St. Therese Catholic, MS Math, Social Studies, Science, and Religion (6-7)

Alex Avtgis
Wabash College, B.A. Philosophy with a minor in Political Science
St. Therese Catholic, 4th Grade

Emily Lazor
Catholic University of America, B.A. Theology with a minor in Spanish
St. Joseph, HS Spanish and Religion

Mary Kate McDonnell
Boston College, B.A. Economics with a minor in Faith, Peace, and Justice
St. Aloysius High School, MS Math

What is most unique about your community?

It’s a rare condition, this day and age, 
to read any good news on the newspaper page. 
Love and tradition of the grand design, 
some people say it’s even harder to find.

Well then there must be some magic clue inside these tearful walls 
Cause all I see is a tower of dreams 
real love burstin’ out of every seam.

As days go by, 
we’re gonna fill our house with happiness. 
The moon may cry, 
we’re gonna smother the blues with tenderness.

When days go by, 
there’s room for you, 
room for me, 
for gentle hearts an opportunity.

As days go by, 
it’s the bigger love of the family.

Schools served in Jackson

St. Therese School
St. Joseph School
St. Aloysius Catholic School

St. Joseph

Provide a brief description of Jackson:

We live in a suburb just outside of Jackson. It is a nice little area where we can take walks and play catch in the street. We also enjoy the tennis courts nearby where Brandon consistantly destroys the rest of the house with his superb tennis abilities. On a similar note, this small town is also the proud home of N*Sync member Lance Bass, what B-list celebrity would better represent a shy southern town?

What do you like most about Jackson?

What we like most about Jackson is it offers many experiences through southern cuisine. We have eaten Red Beans and Rice, Catfish, Hush Puppies, Grits, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Crawfish and Boiled Peanuts!