Alliance for Catholic Education
Baton Rouge
Life in the City
About twenty minutes south of Baton Rouge, Plaquemine serves as our welcoming and charming small-town home. Surrounded by Sugar Cane fields and bayous, it is truly a unique place filled with character and culture. From LSU games to Crawfish Boils and swamp tours, this part of Louisiana is a true gem of the Southeast.
ACE Baton Rouge
Lindsay Cole
Ascension
HS Science
Stephen DeCarlo
St. Elizabeth
MS Language Arts
Laine Finegan
Ascension
MS Language Arts
Hayden Gilkinson
St. John
HS Math
Aaron Kornaker
St. John
HS Science
Hometown
Ada, MI
Undergraduate Institution
Ferris State University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Biology
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE Teacher?
I hope to grow by becoming a strong, well-rounded teacher who supports my students in all aspects of their lives and serves as a positive role model both in and out of the classroom.
Hometown
Arlington, VA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English & Arabic
Minors: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics & Education, Schooling, and Society
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
A Catholic education has helped me better understand both the world and the faith, and I would love to help others pursue that understanding.
Hometown
Rockville Ctr, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Fordham University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
I adore the Ascension Catholic community. It has been such a pleasure to teach middle and high school English—and explore classic literature in new ways—but my favorite part of all has been getting to know my students: their big personalities, bubbly attitudes, and uplifting perspectives.
Hometown
Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate Degree
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Mathematics
Minors: Theology & Actuarial Science
What are you most looking forward to most as an ACE teacher this year?
I'm most looking forward to meeting my students and creating a positive, supportive classroom environment where they feel cared for and can succeed both academically and personally.
Hometown
Wadsworth, OH
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Neuroscience & Behavior
Concentration: Pre-Medicine
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
My favorite memory is experiencing Mardi Gras for the first time with my community and others in the Southeast crew.