Alliance for Catholic Education
Miami
Life in the City
¡Dale! Welcome to the 305! There is always something fun to do and someone fun to talk to. After a walk down south beach, cool off with a dip in our convent pool, before going to the Everglades for an afternoon hike. After popping by North Beach for a quick nap, don’t forget to grab some croquettes and some Cuban coffee before heading down to Wynwood and Brickell for a fun night out. The next morning, you can go to the local church which is a one minute walk from our front door before coming back for convent brunch with Pitbull.
Though this is definitely, always, undoubtedly a typical weekend in Miami, we also have lots of fun supporting one another in the sunshine state in our fifteen bedroom convent watching movies, cooking daily community dinner, and floating in the pool lesson planning. All ACEers are always welcome to come enjoy our wonderful home with us.
ACE Miami
Claire Elder
St. John the Apostle
MS Science
Teresa Haigh
St. Michael the Archangel
MS Math
Will Harlan
Monsignor Edward Pace
HS English
Kelly Hayes
Blessed Trinity
5th Grade
Veronica Sullivan
Immaculate Conception
MS Math
Hometown
Louisville, KY
Undergraduate Institution
University of South Carolina: Columbia
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Middle Level Education
Minor: Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
One of my favorite memories from my first year of teaching in ACE has to be when I participated in my school's color run at the end of the year. My fellow teachers and I got to chase all the students with the different colors, and it was an afternoon of laughter, running, smiling, and lots of good memories.
Hometown
Altoona, PA
Undergraduate Institution
Seton Hill University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Business Management
Minors: Human Resources & Communications
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher?
I hope to grow spiritually and academically, and be a constant reminder to my students that they are loved and valued.
Hometown
Glenview, IL
Undergraduate Institution
Villanova University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English & Economics
Minor: Writing and Rhetoric
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I'm looking forward to growing closer to my community members and students.
Hometown
South Charleston, WV
Undergraduate Institution
Washington and Lee University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Economics & Politics
Minors: Education Policy & Poverty and Human Capability Studies
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
I loved coming home each night to our wonderful convent and sharing what happened at school that day with my housemates. I think my favorite moments were from when I shared the funny, sweet, and sometimes challenging moments and felt how much my community members cared about me and in addition, my students.
Hometown
Clarence Center, NY
Undergraduate Institution
University of Dallas
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Business
Minor: Elementary Education
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 because the value of a Catholic education is immeasurable, and I wish to further its growth.