Alliance for Catholic Education
New York
Life in the City
Empire City. The Big Apple. The City that Never Sleeps. New York City is the largest city in the United States, and in 2016 welcomed ACE New York, who now serves the Catholic school communities of Harlem, the South Bronx, and East Village. Whether you're walking in Central Park, catching a Yankees game, or riding the subway alongside people from all walks of life, NYC offers a little bit of everything.
ACE New York
Lauren Carey
Academy of Mount St. Ursula
HS Theology
Josh Higgins
Archdiocese of New York
MS Language Arts
Holden Smith
La Salle
HS Social Studies
Clare Yeatman
St. Catharine
MS Language Arts
Hometown
Suffield, CT
Undergraduate Institution
Boston College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Theology & Elementary Education
Minor: Political Science
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I chose to serve in a Catholic school because I wanted to emulate Christ as Teacher in my everyday life. I felt called to give back to students while working in a vocation where I can do what I love most: speak about God and help students build meaningful relationships with Christ.
Hometown
Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Undergraduate Institution
St. Mary's University College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Education & Religious Studies
Minor: English
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE Teacher?
I aspire to be like Christ the teacher, allowing Christ to work through me. I want to be a true champion and advocate for my students and to become a culturally responsive teacher fully committed to professional practice, reflection and organization.
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Secondary Education & History
Minor: Philosophy
What are you most looking forward to most as an ACE teacher this year?
I am most looking forward to exploring my placement city with other ACE teachers! While we focus on improving our teaching and building relationships with our students, I hope to integrate myself into my students' community. Taking joy in going to my school's sports games, theater programs, concerts, and everything in between will be my greatest joys of the year.
Hometown
Wilmington, DE
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Joseph's University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English & Secondary Education
Minor: History
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I believe teaching is a vocation, not just a profession. I felt called to the mission of ACE and was drawn to the opportunity to grow both professionally as a teacher and spiritually in my relationship with God. Ultimately, I said yes to ACE because I love teaching, and I believe this program will help me become the very best teacher I can be for my students and school community.