Alliance for Catholic Education
Philadelphia
Life in the City
With many universities and colleges in the area, there is always plenty to do in the City of Brotherly Love. ACE Teachers can take in the arts, culture, and rich history that attract over 41 million domestic tourists each year. You might also find them enjoying the outdoor sculptures and murals, of which Philly has more than any other American city.
ACE Philadelphia
Erin Criss
SS. Cyril & Philomena
4th Grade
Kameryn Gubera
Our Lady of Hope
MS Math
Tyler Johnson
Roman Catholic
HS Math
Jackson Lawlor
St. Helena-Incarnation
5th Grade
Mary Claire Lewis
Blessed Virgin Mary
5th Grade
Paige Madden
Saint Laurentius
4th Grade
Hometown
Springfield, PA
Undergraduate Institution
West Chester University
Undergraduate Institution
Majors: Early Grades & Special Education
Minor: Youth Empowerment & Urban Studies
Hometown
Alamo, CA
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Mary's College of California
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Data Analytics
Minors: Mathematics and Computer Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Electric!This entire program is built off this amazing energy and attracts some truly incredible people.
Hometown
Willmar, MN
Undergraduate Institution
Saint John's University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Secondary Education
If you had to choose just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Intense. In the words of Prof. Mark Johnson, we have not been underprepared, but we are intensely prepared. I have learned so much about the profession of teaching throughout this first ACE summer.
Hometown
Dedham, MA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Chinese Language and Culture and Spanish Literature
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
My own experience attending a Catholic high school was transformational both spiritually and intellectually. Saying "yes" to ACE gives me the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the extraordinary teachers who gave me that Catholic school experience while living in the fellowship of an intentional Christian community.
Hometown
Hinsdale, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minors: Theology and Education, Schooling, and Society
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
Every child deserves a chance and a champion, and I believe Catholic education cultivates the ideal environment for providing students with this. I'm excited to serve in a school that prioritizes development of the whole child alongside student success and empowerment.
Hometown
Davenport, IA
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Mary's College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Philosophy and Humanistic Studies
Minor: Justice Studies
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
This upcoming year, I am most looking forward to exploring the city of Philadelphia and all its uniqueness. It is so different from my hometown in Iowa, and I just cannot wait to try all the things my students and their families enjoy and finding my own little favorite things in Philadelphia.