Alliance for Catholic Education
Stockton
Life in the City
There’s nothing sweeter than a fresh strawberry from a farm stand. There’s nothing more beautiful than the majestic waterfalls of Yosemite. There’s nothing more thrilling than catching a foul ball at a Ports game. There’s nothing more satisfying than the crunch of fried asparagus at the United States’ largest asparagus festival. Experience it all in Stockton! The city offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty. Nestled in the heart of the Central Valley, Stockton is just a short drive from big-city adventures in San Francisco and Sacramento, while also offering easy access to scenic escapes like the Sierra Nevada mountains. From taquerias to Indian food, it’s a foodie paradise with good eats everywhere. Come visit the Gateway to California!
ACE Stockton
Emily Brady
St. Mary's
HS Math
Ryan Georgi
St. Anthony
4th Grade
David Moretti
Central Catholic
HS English
Frank Paquette
Cathedral of the Annunciation
4th Grade
Elizabeth Stone
St. Luke
4th Grade
Hometown
San Juan Capo, CA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Civil Engineering
Minor: Sustainability and Resiliency of Engineering Systems
What is the one thing that you love most about your ACE school? Why?
One thing I love most about my ACE school is the tradition! Saint Mary's in Stockton was founded 150 years ago. The school is constantly celebrating something whether that's the Blue Mass to honor those who serve our community, the annual Crab Feed fundraiser, or FFA's Donkey Basketball.
Hometown
San Clemente, CA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minor: Business Economics
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher?
ACE is constantly pushing me out of my comfort zone. There are plenty of opportunities to feel uneasy or nervous in this program. But each of these moments act as opportunities for growth. From living with complete strangers from across the country to being responsible for the learning and comprehension of a classroom full of students, facing these moments head on builds an unmatched level of mental and emotional fortitude. I’m looking forward to graduating from ACE prepared to face the challenges of life with newfound strength.
Hometown
Cranston, RI
Undergraduate Institution
Catholic University of America
Undergraduate Studies
Major: English
Minor: Irish Studies
What are you most looking forward to serving as an ACE teacher this year?
I am most looking forward to learning with and from my students. Being an English teacher allows me to hear new ideas about literature, and open my mind to the perspectives of others.
Hometown
Vienna, VA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Philosophy and Theology
What is one of your favorite memories from your first year in ACE Teaching Fellows?
My favorite memory from my first year of teaching was praying with my fourth grade students and their families at the Easter Vigil Mass in Stockton. It was a reminder to me that the Holy Spirit is doing great works through this program and that God's love has put us where we are meant to be.
Hometown
Winona Lake, IN
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Mary's College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Philosophy and Psychology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I have always had a deep love for learning, and as a teacher, I am so excited for the special responsibility I will have to care for the minds of each of my students. As a Catholic school teacher, I also have the unique privilege and responsibility of caring for their heart and soul too. I said yes to serving as a Catholic school educator through ACE because I believe in the importance of this special mission - to show my students that they are deeply known, endlessly capable, and infinitely loved.