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The Waiting Period

You’re sitting at an airport gate, surrounded by harried and weary travelers, and you hear over the intercom that your plane is delayed. Sighing, you settle into the hard-backed seat...

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Thanksgiving: For the Time as a Teacher to (Finally) Rest and for Time Well Spent

When I chose to accept my place as an ACE Teaching Fellow, I was a 22-year-old liberal arts major who had really no idea what he wanted to do with...

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Cup of Joe: Growing From Mistakes

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share mistakes they made and how learning to approach those situations with love and care allowed...

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Cup of Joe: Why We Love Our Jobs

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss the reasons why they love working for ACE Teaching Fellows.

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Brick by Brick: The Path Forward

Picture this: your best friend’s mother gets you a summer job at an enrichment program. You’re 17 years old, with no prior work or teaching experience. Growing up you’ve never...

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Cup of Joe: Supporting ACE Communities

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss how the Teaching Fellows team supports ACE Communities, through in-person site visits and prayers from...

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How to ACE Your Application

The ACE Application is open for applicants for ACE Teaching Fellows in the 32nd Cohort! Fall Applications are due on November 5, 2024 and Spring Applications are due on January...

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It's the Little Things

It’s September — school is in full swing, and with students seeking mischief, fall illnesses swirling, and unit tests popping up, this time of year can easily become one of...