Alliance for Catholic Education
Corpus Christi
Life in the City
Corpus Christi is close to Padre Island, which can provide a peaceful break after a long day or on the weekend. There are also ample opportunities to watch sports, including the Hooks (AA baseball) and the Corpus Christi Ice Rays (hockey). It is quite a diverse city with a military presence, large Hispanic community, oil and energy industry professionals, and “may be the only city in Texas where cowboys and surfers live harmoniously." It is also home to some of the top high school baseball talent in the entire country.
ACE Corpus Christi
Sierra Garcia
Incarnate Word Academy
MS Science
Sofia McGuiness
St. Anthony
4th Grade
Kaiya Paula
Bishop Garriga
MS Math
Trey Pettis
St. Anthony
3rd Grade
James Pham
St. Cyril & St. Methodius
4th Grade
Hometown
Edinburg, TX
Undergraduate Institution
St. Edward's University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Biology
Minor: Psychology
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
Joyful. I have found so much joy in my community this past year! My community members are always there for me when I need them most!
Hometown
Long Beach, CA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I am most looking forward to getting to know each of my students individually and working with their parents and families to help them succeed. I look forward to growing with the school community in Corpus Christi. I also can't wait to explore a completely new city in community with other ACE teachers!
Hometown
Tewksbury, MA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Accounting
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I wanted an opportunity to serve children through the education of their mind and spirit, while simultaneously building a strong community with others who have the same goal.
Hometown
Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution
St. Mary's University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Theological Studies
Minor: Exercise Sports Science
What do you love most about your ACE school? Why?
I genuinely value the the aspect of community that my ACE school shares with everyone from students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners. The community at St. Anthony school is completely unique in the sense that I have never witnessed a community open their arms and spread the love of Christ to every person they meet as much as this school does.
Hometown
Ronkonkoma, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Catholic University of America
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Psychology & Theology
Minor: Italian Studies
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
Electric: Alongside rigorous graduate classes, ACE offers a great sense of community, faith, and personal growth. I am grateful for the unforgettable experiences that this program fosters and offers.