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
Eva Ballew
San Miguel
HS Language Arts
Zachary Berning
Santa Cruz
5th Grade
Danna Gonzalez Pedroza
St. Augustine
HS Science
Clara Pater
St. John the Evangelist
MS Social Studies
Daniel Rogge
San Miguel
HS Math
Hometown
Franklin, WI
Undergraduate Institution
Harvard College
Undergraduate Studies
Major: History
Minors; Archaeology and Ethnicity, Migration, & Rights
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
Fulfilling! Nothing tops the feeling of being in a classroom with the most amazing, brilliant, and kindest students!
Hometown
Dubuque, IA
Undergraduate Institution
Saint Louis University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Psychology
Minors: Human Resource Management and Spanish
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Challenging. Each day pushes me to be my best self and to face new experiences. I can definitely say I have grown in my problem solving abilities and become a better teacher because of it.
Hometown
Mckinney, TX
Undergraduate Institution
Texas A&M University
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
I’m looking forward to growing in my faith and seeing how the Lord works in the next two years. I’m also excited to get to know my students and walk with them in the pursuit of virtue and relationship with the Lord!
Hometown
Harbor Springs, MI
Undergraduate Institution
Michigan State University
Undergraduate Studies
Major:s: Social Relations and Policy & Criminal Justice
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
My ACE experience this far could be described as empowering. Both the summer and school year have proven to me how capable I am of pushing myself and achieving beyond my expectations. I have grown closer to Jesus then I ever thought possible, accomplished more as a first-year educator than I thought I would, and established myself in a new city more than I thought I could be bold enough to.
Hometown
Kansas City, MO
Undergraduate Institution
Benedictine College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Mathematics and Philosophy
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.