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ACE Atlanta

Dylan ColeHometown

Grand Rapids, MI

Undergraduate Institution

Marquette University

Undergraduate Studies

Major: Biomedical Sciences

If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why? 

Enriching. The past year has been an experience filled with moments of ups and downs. Each moment I have had the pleasure of going through with my ACE community and school community and have come out stronger because of that. Experiencing each day with these communities has been a blessing that has allowed me to grow in many ways.

Jannette KazlauskasHometown

Naperville, IL

Undergraduate Institution

College of the Holy Cross

Undergraduate Studies

Major: English

Minors: Religious Studies & Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies

What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?

I love my students! Teaching high school anywhere is such a special experience as all high school students are living the process of looking for answers, themselves, and an understanding of the world. However, my students in particular live this process with such honesty, openness, and generosity. It is an honor to get to share in their lives, stories, and experiences. Although I am the one in the front of the classroom, they have simultaneously taught me many lessons in forgiveness, resilience, compassion, and joy. Learning alongside them was the best thing I have ever done!

Megan LuallenHometown

Pataskala, OH

Undergraduate Institution

University of Cincinnati

Undergraduate Studies

Major: Medical Sciences

Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?

I love the culture of Catholic schools. It is so beautiful to have a community rooted in the truth of the Gospel, striving for academic success, but more importantly, for sainthood. I said "yes" to ACE because I desire to grow closer to God through participating in these communities and serving my students.

Luke StrawnHometown

Clive, IA

Undergraduate Institution

University of Notre Dame

Undergraduate Studies

Major: Neuroscience and Behavior

Minors: Compassionate Care in Medicine, Greek and Roman Civilization, & Anthropology

Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?

I strongly believe that I would not have attended Notre Dame, or any college for that matter, if it were not for my 7th/8th and 9th grade English teachers. They taught me the power of education and to push myself. I want to give back to the Catholic school community I have been a part of my whole life and teach the next generation the power of education as well.

Joel ToblerHometown

Columbus, OH

Undergraduate Institution

The Ohio State University

Undergraduate Studies

Major: Marketing

Minor: Non-Profit Management

How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher? 

I hope to become more patient and gain a broader perspective through my interactions with all of those in my school and ACE community.

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