Alliance for Catholic Education
Louisville
Life in the City
Sitting along the Ohio River, which divides the northern and the southern U.S., Louisville is a modern metropolitan area steeped in tradition. Each neighborhood offers unique things to do and carries its own dialect.
While Louisville certainly exudes the charm befitting a southern area's reputation, the vibrant music and performing arts scene, desire for competitive innovation, and farmers markets superseded fried chicken a long time ago.
ACE Louisville
Joy Agwu
Nativity Academy at St. Boniface
MS Social Studies
Shandrea Dyson
Nativity Academy at St. Boniface
MS Language Arts
Grant Gottschalk
Holy Cross
HS Social Studies
Van Gundersen
Holy Cross
HS Math
Peyton Nielsen
Presentation Academy
HS Math
Max O'Rourke
St. James
4th Grade
Hometown
Bowie, MD
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Philosophy
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE because I would not be the person that I am today without the amazing teachers that I've had supporting me throughout my life. I am also deeply passionate about education, and I believe that God calls us to support those in need.
Hometown
New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minor: Gender Studies and Korean
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I’m just looking forward to honing my skills as a teacher and being a better version of me for my students next year.
Hometown
Strongsville, OH
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Louis University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Theological Studies, Catholic Studies, & Philosophy
What do you love most about your ACE school? Why?
I love being able to interact with my students both formally and informally! Our work in the classroom goes far beyond the walls of the building and I love getting to engage with my students in so many different settings from the classroom to football games and even to school dances.
Hometown
Champaign, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minors: Poverty Studies and Japanese
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
Fulfilling. At my school and community there's endless opportunities to get to know others and be a part of something bigger.
Hometown
Oak Forest, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: American Studies & Economics
Minor: Digital Marketing
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
Intentional! I am constantly in awe of the intentionality that each member of ACE embodies.
Hometown
Spring Hill, FL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Central Florida
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Marketing
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said “yes” to ACE because I want to help form the new generation of disciples with the guidance and love of Christ.