Alliance for Catholic Education
Stockton
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ACE Stockton
Jenna Budicini
Our Lady of Fatima
4th Grade
Emma Dudrick
Annunciation
4th Grade
Charlie Eversman
Saint Mary's
HS Math
Carson Krol
Central Catholic
HS Math
Caroline Zlaket
St. Anthony
4th Grade
Hometown
Ridgefield, CT
Undergraduate Institution
Fairfield University
Undergraduate Studies
Communications
Minor: Educational Studies
What are you looking forward to most in ACE this year?
I am looking forward to meeting my first class of 4th grade students and watching them grow as individuals and as students!
Hometown
Hamilton, NY
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Political Science
Minors: French and Data Science
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I've always known that I wanted to have a career that allows me to work to create a more just world in some way. I believe that working to create more equitable access to education can help to breakdown systemic barriers and I see working in Catholic schools as my way to contribute to creating a more just world.
Hometown
St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate Institution
University of Missouri-Columbia
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Mathematics - Actuarial Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Surreal. It's really amazing to be in classes about teaching because the application of the concepts are so near on the time horizon.
Hometown
Orland Park, IL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Computer Science
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to teaching in a Catholic high school in order to accompany students during this formative period in their lives, especially regarding their faith journeys. I hope to encourage them to ask tough questions and “wrestle with God” as Jacob did, and ultimately become better disciples of Jesus Christ.
Hometown
Tucson, AZ
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Sociology
Minors: Sustainability Studies and Education, Schooling, and Society
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools because I believe in the education of the mind as well as the spirit, and I want to witness children come to understand their unique, God-given gifts every single day!