New Orleans
Life in the City
We love living in the greatest city in America, New Orleans! Our community spirit is one of great faith and adventure. This city offers a great change of pace and allows us to grow closer to God.
ACE New Orleans

Sophia Buonavolonta
Academy of Our Lady
HS English

Caelan O'Connor
Holy Name of Jesus
MS Science

Jordan Pavlock
St. Anthony
4th Grade

Andrew Torti
St. Anthony
5th Grade
Hometown
Mendham, NJ
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Anthropology, English, & Spanish
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I did not attend Catholic school growing up, but my time as an undergraduate at Notre Dame taught me the importance of God’s presence in a holistic education. As a Catholic school teacher, I will help my students grow academically and spiritually to become models in the classroom and models of faith.
Hometown
Downingtown, PA
Undergraduate Institution
Quinnipiac University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Behavioral Science
Minor: Biology
What are you most looking forward to most as an ACE teacher this year?
I am most looking forward to meeting and working with all of my students, and getting to know them both inside the classroom and as community members.
Hometown
Smethport, PA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher?
The greatest growth comes from pairing great adversity with great support. I know that ACE is going to kick my butt (and brain, sleep schedule, and comfort zone). However, I embark on this challenge knowing that it will be worthwhile. How do I know? Because I'm going to go through it with amazing training, people, and an amazing God! Through ACE, I hope to grow my skills, my relationships, and my faith. Let's go!
Hometown
Point Lookout, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Xavier University
Undergraduate Degree
Majors: Political Science & Theology
Minors: Economics & Peace and Justice Studies
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
My students and I livestreamed the conclave and watched Pope Leo XIV be elected. When he came out, we all jumped and cheered with joy and excitement.