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ACE Chicago

HometownAlex Alatriste

Orlando, FL

Institutions

Undergraduate: University of Central Florida

Graduate: Arizona State University 

Undergraduate/Graduate Studies

Undergraduate Major: International and Global Studies

Graduate Major: Criminal Justice

What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?

The election of the first American pope would have been a delight in itself, but the opportunity to celebrate from his hometown of South Side, Chicago was a true gift!

HometownPaige Gavin

Lancaster, OH

Undergraduate Institution

Xavier University

Undergraduate Studies

Major: Primary Education

What are you most looking forward to most as an ACE teacher this year?

I am most excited to contribute to the mission of Catholic schools by fostering a supportive environment where every student feels valued.

HometownAudrey Greger

St. Paul, MN

Undergraduate Institution

Benedictine College

Undergraduate Studies

Majors: Education & Theology

Minor: Mathematics

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

My hope for my the next few years in ACE is that I can grow to become more like Christ the Teacher through loving my students and community unconditionally, teaching with great passion, and remaining in a continual disposition of prayer and gratitude.

HometownMary Rozembajgier

Carmel, IN

Undergraduate Institution

University of Notre Dame

Undergraduate Studies

Majors: Psychology & Education, Schooling, and Society

Minor: Gender Studies

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

Full. From my schedule to my heart, this year was filled with joy, challenges, triumphs, and lots of love.

HometownUku Urb

Vasalemma, Estonia

Undergraduate Institution

Sciences PO

Undergraduate Studies

Major: Political Science

Minor: International Finance

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

Our school's embrace of its Mexican heritage. My students take classes in both Spanish and English and are very much in touch with Mexican as well as American culture. The two cultures are further bound by Catholic faith teachings. The combination has in my opinion succeeded in it's original Jesuit mission, which is to be men and women for others.

HometownJohn Henry Walters

Delmar, NY

Undergraduate Institution

Saint Joseph's University

Undergraduate Studies

Major: History

Minors: Faith-Justice & Latin American Studies

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

To have the privilege to walk along side Catholic school students and their families through their collective journeys of learning.

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