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ACE Chicago
Maeve Egger
Cristo Rey Jesuit
HS Social Studies
Paige Gavin
St. Malachy
4th Grade
Audrey Greger
Our Lady of Tepeyac
HS Math
Bella Spinazze
Holy Trinity
HS Social Studies
Chris Tran
St. Ann
3rd Grade
John Henry Walters
St. Procopius
MS Social Studies
Hometown
Marion, MA
Undergraduate Institution
University of San Diego
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Political Science
Minor: Environmental Studies and Policy
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I said "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows, inspired by the many educators in my family, and fueled by the call to give back to Catholic schools.
Hometown
Lancaster, OH
Undergraduate Institution
Xavier University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Primary Education
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
My favorite memory from my first year of ACE teaching was when my students participated in a pen pal exchange with another ACE school. It was incredible to watch my students become so engaged and excited about writing as they connected with students their age from a different part of the country. They looked forward to receiving letters, sharing about their lives, and learning about experiences that were different from their own.
Hometown
St. Paul, MN
Undergraduate Institution
Benedictine College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Education & Theology
Minor: Mathematics
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
What I love most about my school is the beautiful community that we experience in an all-girls environment. Tepeyac is truly a place where girls can discover who they are while being deeply cared for and loved by their classmates and teachers. I'm grateful to be part of something so special.
Hometown
Toledo, OH
Undergraduate Institution
Hillsdale College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: History
Minor: Classical Education
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE Teacher?
I hope to grow as a teacher by stepping outside of my comfort zone and trusting in the Lord through moments of discomfort. I hope this experience strengthens my faith and, amid the busyness of teaching, reminds me to intentionally invest in my students, their families, and the broader school community.
Hometown
Wickliffe, OH
Undergraduate Institution
Ohio State University
Hometown
Delmar, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: History
Minors: Faith-Justice & Latin American Studies
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
One thing I love about St. Procopius is the unique characteristic of the school being a dual language school. Through this characteristic it has allowed our students to engage with and be connected to their heritage and families. It has also allowed me the opportunity to be immersed in the Spanish language, and learn cultural celebrations along with my students.