Alliance for Catholic Education
Twin Cities
Life in the City
Minneapolis and St. Paul not only have big-city amenities like museums and sports stadiums, but also have an approachable Midwestern feel. Separated by the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities are considered one metropolitan area but actually include two unique cities, featuring downtown cosmopolitan cores surrounded by distinctive neighborhoods and suburban communities.
ACE Twin Cities
Jessica Castillo
St. John Paul II
5th Grade
Kha Dinh
St. John Paul II
4th Grade
Sofia Donado
Cristo Rey Jesuit
HS Science
Kevin Marr
Blessed Trinity
5th Grade
James Moore
St. Helena
MS Social Studies
Clara Tschoepe
DeLasalle
HS Math
Hometown
Newark, NJ
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Sociology
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to serving in Catholics school because I want to be able to grow in faith with my students and the opportunity to serve a community.
Hometown
South Windsor, CT
Undergraduate Institution
Boston College
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English and Psychology
What do you love most about your ACE school? Why?
St. John Paul II Catholic School has a very vibrant community of immigrant students whose experiences I resonate with being a first-generation immigrant myself. Being able to share our cultures and stories with one another is something I deeply treasure about our school.
Hometown
Fishers, IN
Undergraduate Institution
Indiana University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Chemistry
Minors: Spanish and Biology
What do you love most about your ACE school? Why?
I love the staff/faculty community. They always have kind words to say, give me advice and make me laugh when I have hard days. They have my back and support me in every way!
Hometown
Salem, OR
Undergraduate Institution
George Fox University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: History
How do you hope to grow in your experience as an ACE teacher?
Grow in all aspects: physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
Hometown
Brunswick, GA
Undergraduate Institution
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Philosophy
Minor: Theology
If you had to pick one word to describe your ACE experience thus far, what would it be? Why?
Spontaneous. No matter how prepared I think I am, I can never predict the events of my day. I love all of the impromptu chances to bring the love of Christ to my students and community.
Hometown
Plano, TX
Undergraduate Institution
New York University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Computer Science
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Wonderful! I literally mean "full of wonder." It's so crazy to reflect upon how much I've grown as a person and teacher over the past year, and how much my students have grown. Seeing their growth throughout the year filled me with joy and gratitude for the gift of them in my life.