Alliance for Catholic Education
San Antonio
Life in the City
San Antonio is a vibrant city where history, culture, and great food are part of everyday life. Steeped in history, from the iconic Alamo to the UNESCO World Heritage Mission Trail, there is always something new to discover. You’ll never run out of affordable and delicious Tex-Mex or legendary Texas BBQ, and the nearby Hill Country is perfect for hiking, swimming, and weekend adventures. Whether you’re grabbing dinner along the River Walk or spending a Saturday at The Pearl, there are plenty of great spots to relax and explore with friends. Come to embrace the South Texas spirit and Remember the Alamo!
ACE San Antonio
Josh Ichen
Holy Cross
MS Math
Helen Love
St. Thomas More
MS Social Studies
Henry Nadile
Holy Cross
HS Social Studies
Zoe Najmy
St. Thomas More
3rd Grade
Hometown
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Undergraduate Institution
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE Teacher?
I hope to grow against the odds. I hope to be truly challenged. I hope to look at myself in the mirror on the hardest weeks and find something positive to say, a reason to smile. I hope to, in the face of the most challenging days, find the time to uplift my students and community members. This, would be the growth I hope to see.
Hometown
St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate Institution
Boston College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: International Studies
Minor: Computer Science
What are you most looking forward to serving as an ACE teacher this year?
I am most looking forward to meeting my students and getting to know my school community!
Hometown
Tarrytown, NY
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Political Science & Anthropology
Minors: Business Economics & Constitutional Studies
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
My favorite thing about Holy Cross is the wide variety of extracurricular and service opportunities available to students, from Barbecue Team and Music Ministry to athletics, food drives, and law school visits.
Hometown
Bradenton, FL
Undergraduate Institution
Fordham University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minor: Theology
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
Growing up in a big Catholic family, I felt called to lead and serve the youth. I have always dreamed of being a teacher, and I knew ACE would allow me to bring my faith into the classroom while challenging and deepening it through my students. I am honored to be a part of this program which shows me glimpses of Christ in all I do through and with ACE.