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
Maggie Guggenberger
Bishop Garriga
MS Language Arts
Noah Merriman
St. John Paul II
HS Math
Trey Pettis
St. Anthony
3rd Grade
James Pham
St. Cyril & St. Methodius
4th Grade
Connor Sheehan
St. Anthony
MS Math
Hometown
Edinburg, TX
Undergraduate Institution
St. Edward's University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Biology
Minor: Psychology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes because I had great science teachers in my life who got me excited for a future vocation! While not ACE teachers, they were still impactful in a positive way and I hope to do the same thing!
Hometown
North Andover, MA
Undergraduate Institution
Boston College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Secondary Education & English
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said “yes” to ACE because I believe in the power of Catholic education to form the next generation of students. I am passionate about serving God’s children and sharing my love of literature with them.
Hometown
Grand Haven, MI
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Mathematics and Theology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I wanted to do something with math that would give my time and talents to those who need it.
Hometown
Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution
St. Mary's University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Theological Studies
Minor: Exercise Sports Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Worthwhile. ACE requires a lot of determination to overcome the many challenges that we have and will face in ACE, and despite the difficulty it's all for the betterment of my students.
Hometown
Ronkonkoma, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Catholic University of America
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Psychology & Theology
Minor: Italian Studies
What are you looking forward to most in ACE this year?
I am looking forward to exploring my Corpus Christi community! I am eager to learn more about the culture, community, and school. Not only is Corpus Christi home to the wonderful singer, Selena, but it is also right next to the Gulf of Mexico!
Hometown
Denver, CO
Undergraduate Institution
Boston University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Mechanical Engineering
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
FULL! Full of friendship, full of learning, and full of work!