America's Heart: It's the People
There is only one reason to brave a place that marks its year with ice storms, heat waves, tornadoes, and wind: it is the people. There is a profound sense...
ACE Teaching Fellows Blog
Rewrite the Narrative
ACE set out twenty years ago with a belief that the popular version of the story of Catholic schools wasn't written in stone - we believed then, and believe now...
Love Thy Neighbor in Atlanta
Last week, the community of St. Peter Claver Regional Catholic School in Decatur, Georgia enjoyed a surprise visit - one that thrilled and delighted every one of our students -...
The Power of Theatre: Directing High School Drama
"Good character, but loosen up a little bit. You've got the professional side of your character down, but you need to make her a little friendlier. Combine the business of...
Bishop Lynch Reflects on the Visit to Tampa
Bishop Robert Lynch from the Diocese of St. Peterburg reflects on the bus tour's visit to Tampa and the impact the Notre Dame ACE Academies have made on the diocese.Written...
Finding Christ in My Students
It is easy to see Christ in your students when you look at their innocent, smiling faces. It is more difficult to see that they are Christ-filled when they do...
Note from Father Joe: A Teacher's First Question is Not Multiple Choice
I love talking to undergraduate students about ACE and inviting them to consider the ACE Teaching Fellows opportunity after graduation. I was talking to a student recently, and she had...
Pulled Back to Pensacola
After two years with ACE in Pensacola, I went back to my hometown for another job. It wasn't long before I felt called back to Pensacola. It turns out, Catholic...
Lighting the Torch in Mobile
The Olympics just wouldn't be the Olympics without the lighting of the torch. It doesn't just signify the return of the games - it signifies a light passed from athlete...
A City with Hope to Bring
New Orleans has always had a high level of appeal. It's a city that knows how to celebrate. A standard Spring Break destination famous for Mardi Gras, the Superdome, jazz...