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Everybody is a Somebody: A Love Letter to A Little School On Plank Road

During my in-person interview for ACE, at the end of the session, my interviewers asked me if I had any questions. I asked, “How did you feel like ACE shaped...

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Models Professionalism

Catholic school leaders are entrusted not only with overseeing academics and operations but also with shaping the moral and spiritual tone of their communities. One of the most impactful ways...

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"Are Y'all the New ACE Teachers?"

One of my first memories of Plaquemine, Louisiana, was the day after I arrived. My community and I decided to go to Mass at the local church, and I remember...

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Alec Torigian: No More Tears

When I emailed ACE legend Alec Torigian to ask if I could feature him in a blog post, this was his response: "I am so not a model of successful...

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Surrender in Service to God

Pope Francis said, "Love and charity are service, helping others, serving others. There are many people who spend their lives in this way, in the service of others. When you...

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If It Ain't Broke...Go Blended?

Most of us have heard the tales about Catholic schools with low enrollment and poor academic performance that adopt blended learning as a final effort to remain open and offer...

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Breaking the Blended Learning Rules

When we design professional development sessions, trainings, or classes, we always toe the very delicate line between (1) making blended learning seem very simple by presenting a limited view, and...

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A Good Shot to the Ego

I must admit that I've always struggled with being humble. That's why there's nothing quite like a good shot to the ego. We live in a time when social media...