Alliance for Catholic Education
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ACE Atlanta
Zach Gordon
Cristo Rey Atlanta
HS English
Liam Kempf
St. John Neumann
5th Grade
Abby Klink
St. John the Evangelist
MS Science
Megan Luallen
St. John Neumann
MS Science
Luke Strawn
St. Peter Claver
MS Science
Hometown
HometownDanville, PA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Pittsburgh
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English Literature & History and Philosophy of Science
What are you most looking forward to most as an ACE teacher this year?
I am most looking forward to forming a connection with my students that extends beyond the classroom and serving as a positive role model in their life. Teachers have a unique opportunity to influence their students, and I’m eager to use this opportunity for the benefit of my students, whether it be academically, professionally, spiritually, or in any other capacity.
Hometown
HometownSouth Bend, IN
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Economics
Minor: Real Estate
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE Teacher?
I hope to grow in my own faith and truly find God's calling for my life as I take on the responsibility of effectively educating Catholic students.
Hometown
HometownArlington, WI
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Minor: Education, Schooling, & Society
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
Catholic education serves to form and value the whole individual. Through ACE Teaching Fellows, it is my hope that I can serve my students in a way that shows them that they are loved, capable of achieving whatever they put their heart and mind to, and beyond worthy.
Hometown
Pataskala, OH
Undergraduate Institution
University of Cincinnati
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Medical Sciences
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
I love school Masses on Friday where I sat with the seventh and first graders. It was so beautiful to watch the seventh graders guide the first graders, and I especially loved hearing the whole school singing at Mass.
Hometown
HometownClive, IA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Minors: Anthropology, Greek and Roman Civilization, & Compassionate Care in Medicine
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
When my students surprised me on my birthday by putting 50 hand-written cards on my desk.