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Where We Serve: San Jose

Quick Facts

Quick Facts:

Life in the City

San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area and home to Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, the oldest parish in California.  Just a short drive to the beach, mountains, or wine country, our community in San Jose is always exploring the beauty of NorCal.  From the Summer Jazz Fest to Christmas in the Park, there is so much in the city for us to enjoy. 

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San Jose

With an average of 300 days of sunshine, it’s no wonder that San Jose has been named as the happiest, healthiest, and smartest city in America.  Where Silicon Valley meets Spanish history, San Jose is home to many technology museums, art galleries, and beautiful gardens.  Our love for organic food and the latest food trends provides our community with a multitude of culinary experiences, in addition to our wonderful community dinner nights.  The Santa Clara Valley is also California’s oldest wine growing region, long before Napa made it on the map. We are thankful to be able to share our wonderful city with the nearby communities of Sacramento and Oakland.

  • Sam Jezak
  • Adriana Marrero
  • Ariel Navotas
  • Tim Pingel
  • Andrew Dorritie

  • Sam Jezak  | ACE 24

    Social Studies Teacher at Cristo Rey San Jose

    History with minor in Education, Schooling, and Society, University of Notre Dame

    Originally from Roeland Park, KS

  • Adriana Marrero  | ACE 25

    Social Studies Teacher at Notre Dame HS

    B.A. in History with minor is Spanish; Secondary Education Certification, Gonzaga University

    Originally from Pittsburgh, PA

  • Ariel Navotas  | ACE 24

    Math Teacher at St. John the Baptist

    Math, ESS Minor, University of Notre Dame

    Originally from Jacksonville, FL

  • Tim Pingel  | ACE 24

    Social Studies Teacher at St. Lawrence Elem./MS

    B.A. in History with a minor in Political Science , IUPUI

    Originally from South Bend, IN

  • Andrew Dorritie  | ACE 25

    5th Grade Teacher at St. Frances Cabrini

    B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavior and a supplementary major in Spanish, University of Notre Dame

    Originally from Syosset, NY

  • Sam Jezak
  • Adriana Marrero
  • Ariel Navotas
  • Tim Pingel
  • Andrew Dorritie


Schools We Serve

ACE teachers serve at the following schools: