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
Sophia Alvarez
St. Helena-Incarnation
5th Grade
Caroline Bishop
St. Laurentius
4th Grade
Jack Doyle
Cristo Rey
HS Math
Joseph Lutman
Roman Catholic
HS Math
Danny Passinault
Our Lady of Hope
MS Math
Christopher Pistrang
West Catholic
High School Science
Hometown
Menlo Park, CA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology and Education, Schooling, & Society
Minor: Classical Studies
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
It’s too hard to pick just one favorite memory from my first year in ACE—so many moments stand out! From cheering loudly as the Eagles won the Super Bowl, to intensely competitive board game nights with my community, to lounging in the living room and watching TV, every memory is one that I cherish.
Hometown
Dayton, OH
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology and Education, Schooling, & Society
Minor: Business Economics
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher?
I hope to grow professionally and spiritually during my time in ACE, hopefully strengthening the connection between my faith and my passion for teaching.
Hometown
Dubuque, Iowa
Undergraduate Institution
St. John's University of Minnesota
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Economics and English
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
Signing Day for our seniors. We have an assembly and our graduating class walks across a runway in their college gear. Our students say it’s like the NFL draft. It’s a unique moment of joy, celebration, and reflection on why we do this in the first place.
Hometown
Akron, OH
Undergraduate Institution
Ohio Statue University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Industrial Engineering and Psychology
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher?
I hope I can better learn how to share experiences with others and be understanding of all different types of people, especially my students.
Hometown
Hillsdale, IL
Undergraduate Institution
Hillsdale College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Financial Management
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
As our school is located a few blocks from the professional sports stadiums in Philadelphia, I enjoy the culture around Philly sports in the classroom.
Hometown
Cleveland, TN
Undergraduate Institution
Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Biology and Classical & Mediterranean Studies
What are you most looking forward to serving as an ACE teacher this year?
I am most excited in this first year to begin building the relationships in my community and school: to set that foundation in which all of ACE Philly and all of our students can grow.