Alliance for Catholic Education
San Antonio
Life in the City
San Antonio has great food, pretty sights, and wonderful people. The Riverwalk downtown is so charming and always bustling. We also enjoy the cheap Mexican food that is available throughout the city. The people are incredibly friendly and helpful (especially for northern transplants like us)!
ACE San Antonio
Emma Downing
St. Thomas More
4th Grade
Elaina Freeze
St. Mary Magdalen
MS Science
Naomi Hernandez
St. James the Apostle
3rd Grade
Dan O'Malley
St. James the Apostle
5th Grade
Nick Selser
St. Peter Prince of the Apostles
MS Social Studies
Ian Williamson
St. John Berchmans
MS Math
Hometown
Crystal Lake, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Anthropology
Minors: Catholic Social Tradition (CST) and Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS)
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Joyful. I love every moment I get to spend with my kids during the school year and my friends during ACE summer!
Hometown
Hanover, PA
Undergraduate Institution
King's College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Biology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE as it is a formative program that creates the opportunity to teach students while living in community with faith at its heart. I believe this is an incredible opportunity for me to grow in faith and as a teacher.
Hometown
Little Rock, AR
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Architecture
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
I'd describe my ACE experience as fulfilling. I have the support to flourish as a teacher, and everyday I am challenged to grow.
Hometown
Syracuse, NY
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Michael's College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Religious Studies
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I want to give back to Catholic education that played a huge role in forming me as a student, friend, and disciple of Christ!
Hometown
Salisbury, MD
Undergraduate Institution
Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Political Science and Cognitive Studies
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Transformative, because I have experienced many unforeseen challenges and blessings, and each has brought me to a new understanding of myself and God's plan for me.
Hometown
Worcester, MA
Undergraduate Institution
College of the Holy Cross
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Statistics
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Energetic. The highlight of my ACE experience has been spending time both inside and outside of the classroom with my students. Whether learning about the Pythagorean theorem or playing basketball during recess, my students bring a contagious energy which makes any long day of lesson planning and grading worthwhile.