Alliance for Catholic Education
Milwaukee
Life in the City
Something is brewing in Wisconsin… and it’s the great city of Milwaukee! Milwaukee is a vibrant Midwestern city on the shores of Lake Michigan, known for its brewing history and cultural diversity. It boasts a rich industrial past blended with modern developments and a lively arts scene. The city proudly enjoys cultural and music festivals such as SummerFest, Irishfest, and Mexican Fiesta. With its strong sense of community and distinct neighborhoods such as West Allis, Milwaukee offers a unique blend of Midwestern charm and urban energy.
ACE Milwaukee
Mark Cheffers
Prince of Peace
MS Math
Claire Early
Cristo Rey Jesuit
HS English
Genevieve Mohr
St. Roman
MS Language Arts
Declan Ryan-Lawton
St. Rafael the Archangel
4th Grade
Carolyn Wiedenhoft
St. Joan Antida
HS Social Studies
Hometown
Worcester, MA
Undergraduate Institution
Catholic University of America
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Business
Minors: Sales & Entrepreneurship
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
Prince of Peace is a beautiful old Polish parish that now has a vibrant immigrant community. These families are resilient, faithful and generous.
Hometown
Irvine, CA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Program for Liberal Studies & English
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I have always been passionate about literature and writing, so I chose the Program of Liberal Studies and English as my majors at the University of Notre Dame. As I read better, thought deeper, and communicated more clearly as a result of my study, I realized what a gift my Catholic education had been. My education brought me closer to God and taught me how to live a good life. I want to share that gift with others.
Hometown
San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate Institution
Villanova University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Economics, Philosophy, & Humanities
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
Growth. Watching my students grow as thinkers, learners, and humans over the course of the year helps me grow in patience, love, and wisdom.
Hometown
Cinnaminson, NJ
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I wish to contribute to the intellectual and spiritual education of today’s youth, especially within the setting of America’s cities. ACE gives me the opportunity to do this with a strong communal presence and rigorous preparation.
Hometown
Rockville Centre, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Fordham University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: History
Minors: Irish Studies, American Catholic Studies, & Creative Writing
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
My favorite memory from my first year was hearing my favorite song coming from the hallway and seeing my students walk in with a large, hot pink flag with my faculty photograph printed largely on. The greater success that was being celebrated was that every one of my US History students had just passed the Civics Exam. The flag was hung proudly in the back of my classroom and represents the gratifying year long hard work.