Alliance for Catholic Education
Pensacola
Life in the City
It is impossible to live in Pensacola without frequently enjoying its white sand, lovely beaches! Pensacola is probably most well-known for the large Naval base (which is located just a few miles down the road from St. John’s). It has a lovely historic district and down at the beach, it has a great boardwalk full of shops and eateries. The weather in P’cola is wonderful. Hot summers and mild winters—it can get cold from time to time, but just enough to make one appreciate the usual climate.
ACE Pensacola
Olivia Belin
St. John the Evangelist
4th Grade
Michael Burke
St. John the Evangelist
2nd Grade
Grace Crumbaugh
Sacred Heart Cathedral
2nd Grade
Benedict Leonardi
St. Paul
MS Math
Eric Requet
Pensacola Catholic
HS Math
Hometown
Manhattan, KS
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Business Analytics
Minor: Sustainability
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I want to grow both spiritually and intellectually alongside my students and help them to believe in their abilities!
Hometown
Wilmette, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Miami, FL
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Architecture
Minor: Environmental Science and Entrepreneurship
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I want to serve as a positive role model for children that don't already have one to rely on. I want to create disciples out of the children and make sure they know how much God loves all of them.
Hometown
Joliet, IL
Undergraduate Institution
Lewis University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Philosophy of Law and Public Policy
Minors: Peace Studies and Spanish
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Perspective-widening: ACE stretches you to see beyond your own world views and knowledge, humbling yourself to actively work towards the good of those you serve.
Hometown
Cincinnati, OH
Undergraduate Institution
University of Cincinnati
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Mathematics and Economics
Minor: Computational Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Life-giving: Teaching in ACE affords you distinct opportunities (and challenges) that shape you into a better teacher, member of a community, and child of God.
Hometown
Eden Prairie, MN
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I wanted to be able to make an impact on kid's lives - both academically and personally - and be excited about my work every day.