Alliance for Catholic Education
Oakland
Life in the City
The Fruitvale neighborhood where most of us serve is full of fun shops and restaurants, including some of the best taquerias in the city. We also love our close proximity to San Francisco and the other NorCal ACE communities. God's glory is always visible in the beautiful landscape and people of the Bay!
ACE Oakland
Andrew Apollonio
St. Elizabeth
MS Social Studies
Barbara Calabrese Barton
Holy Names
HS Math
Patrick Dolan
Cristo Rey de LaSalle East Bay
HS Math
Regi Hammond
Assumption
MS Science
Alexandra Wilson
Holy Names
HS English
Hometown
Burlington, KY
Undergraduate Institution
Xavier University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Philosophy, Politics, and the Public
Minors: Deaf Studies & Economics
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
I would describe my ACE experience as invigorating. In the program, I am surrounded by dedicated and passionate teachers, professors, and friends who push me to be the best I can be. In the classroom, I am surrounded by students who demand the best version of me. Seeing their growth pushes me to give them everything I have, ensuring that I am constantly evolving as an educator to meet their needs. It is not easy, but seeing them succeed makes every ounce of effort worth it.
Hometown
East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Mathematics & Italian
Minor: Education, Schooling, and Society
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
One of my favorite memories from this past year was our Evening of the Arts. I have the opportunity to work with the instrumental music class at my school, and seeing the progress they made throughout the school year brought me much gratitude and joy.
Hometown
Sea Girt, NJ
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Economics
Minor: Data Science & Sociology
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE Teacher?
I hope to find a healthier balance between my faith, my work, and my relationships. It is often easy to devote too much attention to one at the expense of the others, so I hope to grow in my ability to integrate all three in a way that allows each to flourish.
Hometown
Nashville, TN
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Minors: Sustainability & Latino Studies
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 fellows happened this spring. I hosted the local astronomical society in my schools parking lot for a night sky observation night. It was so relieving to spend time with the students and community that I had grown close to over the year, and seeing my students and their curiosity for the stars and planets brought me great joy
Hometown
Lawrence, KS
Undergraduate Institution
University of Chicago
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English Language and Literature & Religious Studies
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I said "yes" to serving because I hope to follow in the footsteps of all my great Catholic school teachers! The impact that they made on my life, academically and spiritually, has been beyond measurable, and I hope to support my students in the same way.