Alliance for Catholic Education
San Jose
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.
ACE San Jose
Natalie Endres
St. Elizabeth Seton
4th Grade
Rosie Fairbanks
St. Elizabeth Seton
3rd Grade
Aidan Lanz
St. John the Baptist
MS Science
Brian Le
St. Elizabeth Seton
MS Language Arts
Ben Miltko
St. Frances Cabrini
MS Language Arts
Hometown
Austin, TX
Undergraduate Institution
University of Texas, Austin
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Elementary Education
What are you most looking forward to serving as an ACE teacher this year?
As an ACE teacher, I am looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life where I am serving others, meeting new people in my placement and community, and forming a stronger relationship with God.
Hometown
Phoenix, AZ
Undergraduate Institution
Benedictine College
Undergraduate Institution
Majors: Elementary Education
Minor: Special Education
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher?
I hope to grow in my own faith and as a leader. ACE is providing me with such a beautiful experience to go serve somewhere that I am needed and I want to make the most of that opportunity in all areas. I am sure that there will be many ups and downs throughout the year but I hope to come out of this experience much stronger in my faith and my role in this world.
Hometown
Stillwater, MN
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Neuroscience & Behavior
Minor: Korean
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
One of my favorite memories from my first year of teaching was watching my students present their science projects at our school's annual STEM Fair. I was so proud to see them excitedly talking about their projects that they worked so hard on and sharing their findings with our community.
Hometown
Littleton, CO
Undergraduate Institution
Creighton University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: English
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
One of my favorite memories from my first year in ACE was deepening my relationship with God and my community. I had two big goals for the year: talk to God every single day and run the Golden Gate Bridge. My community helped me to achieve both of these goals by always supporting me and showing me inimitable compassion.
Hometown
Orange, CA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Michigan
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Creative Writing & Literature
Minor: Religion
Why did you say "yes" to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE Teaching Fellows?
I said "yes" because I felt that I was guided by God to the opportunity to form young minds and souls within the Catholic faith. An opportunity to serve in such an intentional and fruitful way is very rare, and it is beautiful to be able to contribute to such an amazing cause while growing into the man God calls me to be.