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Life in the City

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ACE Columbus

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Olivia Christel

ACE 33
St. James the Less
4th Grade
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Max Feist

ACE 33
Bishop Hartley
HS English
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Tyler Van Andel

ACE 33
All Saints
3rd Grade
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Emily Williams

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Holy Spirit
5th Grade

HometownAva Blonigen

Carle Place, NY

Undergraduate Institution

Georgetown University

Undergraduate Studies

Majors: Psychology & Spanish

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

I said "yes" so that I can use my God-given talents to make the greatest impact on my students and care for their intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being. 

HometownAva Blonigen

Saint Paul, MN

Undergraduate Institution

University of Notre Dame

Undergraduate Studies

Majors: Program of Liberal Studies & Economics

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

I am most looking forward to my new family—AKA my Columbus community! There is something so intimate in learning something new alongside others; struggling together, sharing meals together, serving together are all means that Christ shared through which we can love one another. Also, it helps that they love to be goofy and laugh with me. There is nothing like an exchange of good bits to unwind from a long day. 

HometownAva Blonigen

Detroit, MI

Undergraduate Institution

Georgetown University

Undergraduate Studies

Major: Regional and Comparative Studies

Minor: German

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

I wanted the opportunity to move to a new city and be surrounded by a community of people who want to grow in service and faith. 

HometownAva Blonigen

Menlo Park, CA

Undergraduate Institution

University of Notre Dame

Undergraduate Studies

Major: Psychology

Minors: Education, Schooling, and Society & Theology

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

I want to become a more strongly convicted Catholic in my vocation to serve. As I face the challenges of service and teaching, I hope to strengthen my trust in the Lord and His plan for me. 

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