Alliance for Catholic Education
Philadelphia
Life in the City
With its deep roots in American history and unmistakable Philly grit, the City of Brotherly Love offers ACE Teachers a placement full of heart, hustle, and hoagies. There ACErs are teaching in a city where murals line the streets, history echoes around every corner, and sports aren't just entertainment—they're a way of life.
ACE Philadelphia
Caroline Bishop
St. Laurentius
4th Grade
Thomas Helm
Our Lady of Hope
MS Social Studies
Natalie Johnson
St. Helena-Incarnation
3rd Grade
Joseph Lutman
Roman Catholic
HS Math
Connor Nee
Cristo Rey Philadelphia
HS Math
Christopher Pistrang
West Catholic
HS Science
Hometown
Dayton, OH
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Psychology & Education, Schooling, and Society
Minor: Business Economics
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
One of my favorite memories this year was going on a walking tour of Philadelphia with my students. Visiting places like Independence Hall and the Betsy Ross House was a great way for students to see the rich history of their city, and I loved getting to immerse myself in this history alongside them.
Hometown
South Bend, IN
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Political Science & Film, Theater, and Television
Minor: Chinese
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I said yes to ACE because the opportunity to foster a sense of fun and excitement that inspires genuine curiosity within students is incredibly important and meaningful to me.
Hometown
Sun Prairie, WI
Undergraduate Institution
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Elementary Education & Special Education
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE Teacher?
I look forward to teaching in an unfamiliar setting, as I believe it will strengthen my adaptability and broaden my overall perspective as an educator and Catholic.
Hometown
Akron, OH
Undergraduate Institution
Ohio Statue University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Industrial Engineering
Minor: Psychology
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
I think I cherish the all boy camaraderie that all the boys in my school possess. Roman Catholic is the first all boys Catholic school in Philadelphia, and we try to uphold all of the traditions that took place from 1890! The boys love the experience and it’s great to be part of something so strong.
Hometown
Medfield, MA
Undergraduate Institution
College of the Holy Cross
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Economics
Minor: Education
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE Teacher?
I hope to really grow as a teacher by getting great experience in summer practicum as well as my community placement as a full time classroom teacher. It will also be great to learn from the great teachers and support through ACE at ND.
Hometown
Cleveland, TN
Undergraduate Institution
Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology & Classical and Mediterranean Studies
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
The school gave me the opportunity to run the science department’s demonstrations for visiting 7th graders, which was a great opportunity to share the love of science with students younger than my own.