Tucson

ACE Tucson is a community of seven. It is a wonderful blend of four second-year teachers and three first-year teachers. ACE Tucson community members teach at four schools in the Diocese of Tucson: Santa Cruz School, San Xavier Mission School, St. Peter and Paul School, and St. Augustine Catholic High School.

Christie Hjerpe
University of Notre Dame, 2010, BA American Studies
Santa Cruz School, 3rd Grade

David Bernica
Seattle University, B.A. English and Theology
St. Peter and St. Paul School, MS Language Arts and Social Studies

Caroline Murphy
University of Notre Dame, 2010, BA Theology and Design
San Xavier Mission School, 5th Grade

Timothy Nelson
University of Notre Dame, 2010, BA English and Theology
Santa Cruz School, Middle School Language Arts and Religion

Matthew Gring
University of Notre Dame, B.A. Political Science
St. Ambrose School, MS Social Studies and Religion

Tiz Shadley
University of Notre Dame, B.A. Political Science and Spanish
St. John the Evangelist, NDAA, 4th Grade

Caitlin Wrend
University of Notre Dame, B.A. American Studies with a minor in Education Program
San Xavier Mission School, 3rd Grade

What is unique about your community?

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 etablish a sense of community within the larger context of our Catholic schools.

Schools served in Tucson

San Xavier Mission School
St. Augustine Catholic High School
Santa Cruz School

Santa Cruz

San Xavier Mission School

Provide a brief description of Tucson:

Tucson is an awesome city. As the provider of beautiful sunsets, mountain views, and gorgeous scenery, the Old Pueblo has lots to offer. The home of the University of Arizona and their much beloved Wildcats, Tucson has a number of historic, social, and cultural areas. 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.

What do you like most about Tucson?

Sabino Canyon, Fourth Avenue, the University of Arizona, iced coffees, the green arrow after the light turns red, 80 degree winters, beautiful sunsets, University Avenue, Beyond Bread, giant burritos, Tucson Meet Yourself, Gem show, road runners, the Sonoran Desert Museum, shooting stars, Rachel Moreno (and her cooking!)