Alliance for Catholic Education
Tucson
Life in the City
Tucson is an awesome city. As the provider of beautiful sunsets, mountain views, and gorgeous scenery, the Old Pueblo has lots to offer. Fine Mexican dining, vibrant Mexican culture, and street festivals abound. Tucson boasts Saguaros galore and an occasional wild javelin. ACE Phoenix also happens to be two hours away.
We pride ourselves on upholding the Tucson tradition of sharing many meals together each week. Together we laugh in our living room, grade papers on our many couches, and watch various sports throughout the year. We can often be found attending events at each of the four schools which helps to establish a sense of community within the larger context of our Catholic schools.
ACE Tucson
María Aguilera
San Miguel
HS Math
Bridget Hodges
St. Augustine
HS Math
Clay Jaskowski
St. John the Evangelist
5th Grade
Michael McHugh
Our Mother of Sorrows
MS Math
Annie Morejón
Santa Cruz
5th Grade
Hometown
Houston, TX
Undergraduate Institution
Vanderbilt University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Secondary Education and Mathematics
Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
JOY; Child-like joy has been present in the Tucson house this past year. I am reminded that Christ's love blossoms in community and can flow from there into our other communities.
Hometown
Gilbert, AZ
Undergraduate Institution
Texas Christian University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Secondary Education - Social Studies and Mathematics
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said “yes” to ACE because I love their 3 Pillars of Teaching, Community, Spirituality and how they are incorporated into everything we do when serving students in Catholic school. I am excited to serve God and others in this profession through ACE!
Hometown
Roscommon, MI
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Anthropology
Minor: Business Economics
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Challenging. Throughout the first year ACE challenged me to grow in all areas of my life. I have grown spiritually, in maturity, and especially as an educator.
Hometown
Fairfax, VA
Undergraduate Institution
Northwestern University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Mathematics and Classics
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I wanted to serve the Church in some way, and I had wanted to work as a teacher for several years. I loved ACE’s commitment to community and to service when I looked into the program, and I decided that it would be the best place for me to grow as a Catholic school teacher.
Hometown
Ormond Beach, FL
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minor: Education, Schooling, and Society
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be (and why)?
Unique. I haven't experienced anything else quite like it.