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
Jack Hutter
St. Charles Borromeo
4th Grade
Anastasia Matuszak
St. Charles Borromeo
5th Grade
Steve Sayles
La Salle
HS Social Studies
Rachel Thompson
St. Athanasius
5th Grade
Hometown
Twinsburg, OH
Undergraduate Institution
University of Dayton
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Elementary Education
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
Transformative: I am not the same person I was at the beginning of ACE! This year has been deeply transformative, both spiritually and professionally. The daily faith practices I’ve embraced, both on my own and with my students, have drawn me closer to Christ and deepened my relationship with Him. Teaching was deeply challenging at times, but it stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. I’ve grown in resilience, learned the value of organization and preparation, and discovered more about who I am and who God has called me to be.
Hometown
Chicago, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Studio Art & Psychology
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
One of my favorite memories from my first year in ACE teaching was taking walks together as a community in Central Park or when we went to get ice cream when the weather was warm. I really enjoyed those moments of quality time spent together, either outside of the apartment or even just watching a movie together in our living room.
Hometown
Oneida, NY
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: History & Economics
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
Walking the West Side Highway in downtown Manhattan. NYC is full of places to explore, and it was great to explore this wonderful spot with my community members.
Hometown
Hinsdale, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Degree
Majors: Psychology & Education, Schooling, and Society
Minor: Hesburgh Program in Public Service
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
One thing I have loved about my ACE school is how my co-workers truly took me under their wing from the first moment I walked into the door. From day one, the other teachers in the building did everything they could to know me and to support me. They also helped me start a cheer clinic for the upper elementary students, which gave me such a wonderful chance to know students outside of an academic context.