Alliance for Catholic Education
Washington D.C.
Life in the City
Aside from being the heart of government for the United States and home to some of the most amazing museums and monuments in the world, DC has a great, vibrant community of young people who are all committed to making a difference. You simply cannot beat that. We also have the best ACE Advocates group in the country! Not to mention the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Metro and go-go music.
ACE Washington D.C.
Grace Babcock
San Miguel
MS Language Arts
Marc Barnes
St. Thomas More
4th Grade
Anaga De Zoysa
Don Bosco Cristo Rey
HS Social Studies
Wendy Kristell
Washington School for Girls
MS Social Studies
John Redmond
St. Anthony
3rd Grade
Hometown
Frankfort, IL
Undergraduate Institution
Ball State University
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: English Literature and History
Minor: Religious Studies
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I wanted to learn the skills to create a classroom environment which amplified my students' voices and advocated for growth on the academic and socio-emotional level. I knew the mission of my Catholic school would align with my own and that my teacher preparation through ACE would prepare me to be the best first-year educator I could be!
Hometown
New Orleans, LA
Undergraduate Institution
University of Notre Dame
Undergraduate Studies
Majors: Sociology and Gender Studies
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said yes to ACE because of a calling to address educational inequality. Being in the classroom is a great way to begin that work.
Hometown
Middletown, OH
Undergraduate Institution
Georgetown University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Foreign Service
What are you looking forward to the most in ACE this year?
Meeting my students! I look forward to seeing how they reflect the light of Christ and seeing their unique gifts and passions that they bring to my school’s community.
Hometown
Aurora, OH
Undergraduate Institution
Ohio State University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Political Science
Minor: Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
If you had to pick just one word to describe your ACE experience so far, what would it be?
Enriching. Throughout ACE summer, my life has been enriched academically, socially, and spiritually, and I look forward to continuing to grow in my new school community.
Hometown
Wexford, Ireland
Undergraduate Institution
Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education, Maynooth University
Undergraduate Studies
Major: Education
Why did you say "yes" to serving children in Catholic schools through ACE?
I said "yes" to ACE to share my passion and teaching of learning with the children I will be working with.