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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.

  • Ariel Navotas
  • Josh Dempsey
  • Tim Pingel
  • Sam Jezak
  • Mary Kate Currier

  • Ariel Navotas  | ACE 24

    B.S. in Mathematics with minor in Education, Schooling, and Society, Notre Dame

    Originally from Jacksonville, FL

  • Josh Dempsey  | ACE 23

    B.A. in Philosophy with minors in Constitutional Studies and Science, Technology, and Values, Notre Dam

    Originally from Buffalo, NY

  • Tim Pingel  | ACE 24

    B.A. in History with minor in Political Science , Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)

    Originally from South Bend, IN

  • Sam Jezak  | ACE 24

    History; Education, Schooling, and Society, Notre Dame

    Originally from Kansas City

  • Mary Kate Currier  | ACE 23

    Early Childhood Education, University of Dayton

    Originally from Detroit, MI

  • Ariel Navotas
  • Josh Dempsey
  • Tim Pingel
  • Sam Jezak
  • Mary Kate Currier


Schools We Serve

ACE teachers serve at the following schools: