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 to serve the Catholic school communities of Harlem and the South Bronx. Known as the media capital of the world, New York is home to some of the best music, shopping, architecture, and history the world has to offer.
ACE New York
Natalie Arndt
La Salle Academy
HS Language Arts
Colin Bonomi
Partnership Schools
5th Grade
Jane Gibbons
Partnership Schools
4th Grade
Matthew Kellenberg
All Hallows
HS Social Studies
Hometown
Washington, D.C.
Undergraduate Institution
Boston College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Philosophy and English
Minor: Faith, Peace, and Justice
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE not only as an opportunity to engage in ministry, but also to help achieve greater equality through education. In addition, it just really feels like it is where God is calling me to be right now - the next right step!
Hometown
St. James, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Scranton University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Finance
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I have been in Catholic schools my entire life, so the opportunity to serve a community that has put me in such a great position seems like a dream.
Hometown
Clifden, Co. Galway, Ireland
Undergraduate Institution
Marino Institute of Education (an associated college of Trinity College Dublin)
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Education - Primary
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I am eager to expand my professional development and education and I feel that this is the right time for me to pursue further education. I want to push myself and further my studies, as I believe that the more qualifications and experiences I have, the more I have to offer my students. How children learn and best practice is an ever evolving field of study and it is important to me to keep up-to-date with the latest research in order to do my very best for the students in my care. I deeply admire the messages and values which ACE cherishes and promotes; the commitment to serving others and the focus on under-privileged students is a vital component for me. I believe that an inclusive, holistic, child-centered Catholic school, focusing on the emotional, spiritual, social and academic development of the child is the future of education. I have come to recognize that although each student has different learning styles, talents and personalities, each one deserves a full education, one which recognizes the face of God in each student. I said "Yes" as I felt that this program would be an invaluable experience, one which I could keep with me and draw from in my future teaching career.
Hometown
Chevy Chase, MD
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Degree
Major: Economics
Minors: Constitutional Studies and Education, Schooling, and Society
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I am inspired by the teachers who have shaped my education, and I hope to put that education to good use. As a teacher, I am excited to help my students learn, grow, and realize their potential.