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What's Not in the Lesson Plan

It might be crazy to admit that one of my objectives on Fridays is to get my students to cry, but it isn’t because I am giving an impossible test...

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Running Through Discomfort

I feel great. Granted, I’m only 3 miles into my 13.1 mile journey, but I feel better than ever. It’s hot, but I’ve run in this weather countless times. After...

Cup of Joe - Advice for the New School Year

Father Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette Groden sit down to discuss the new school year and remind teachers and leaders to keep the students at the forefront and focus on...

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Meet the Blogging Team! (Part 1)

This year's ACE Teaching Fellows blog writers completed a short Q&A to introduce themselves. You'll be hearing much more from them about their lives in community and the classroom as...

Cup of Joe - Serving Students on the Path to College and Heaven

Fr. Joe Carey, CSC, is joined by Bridgette Groden and new ACE Teaching Fellows team member Sarah Witt (ACE 23 - Jacksonville) to discuss Sarah's time as an ACE Teacher...

Cup of Joe - Grounded in the Love of Christ

Fr. Joe Carey, CSC, is back to talk with Bridgette (McDermott) Groden about her recent wedding (Congrats Bridgette and John!) and how the love expressed though the Sacraments makes Christ...

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Gloria Purvis Visits the ACE Community

“What makes this sin so special?” asked Gloria Purvis about racism. Standing in front of the ACE community, the renowned author and speaker called on the gathered teachers, leaders and...

Cup of Joe - Missioning 2022

At the conclusion of another joy-filled ACE Summer, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette McDermott sit down to discuss this week's Missioning Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart...

Cup of Joe - ACE Graduation

Fr. Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette McDermott are back to preview one of our favorite weekends of the summer, ACE Commencement. They discuss how the ACE 27 teachers have had...

Cup of Joe - ACE Summer 2022

In this Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette McDermott are back to give everyone an update on ACE Summer 2022. Also, don't miss FJ's conversation with Audrey...