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ACE Los Angeles in Sequoia National Park

A Camper’s Brutally Honest Review of Ramen Cup Noodles

Twenty-five miles deep into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, six teachers gather around a table, pondering life’s greatest question: Which Ramen Noodle flavor reigns supreme? I’m Marco, your resident amateur camper...

Image of a sunrise in Brownsville with title on screen that reads "A Day in the Life of an ACE Teacher in Brownsville, Texas."

A Day in the Life of an ACE Teacher

Ever wondered what a day looks like as an ACE Teacher? Follow along with Maddie Schlehuber (ACE 31) as she takes you along a day as a middle school social...

Cup of Joe: Showing Up and Acknowledging Others

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share how friends and family can teach us valuable lessons about love.

Students outside during recess for Catholic Schools Week

In Defense of “Organized Chaos": A Teacher’s Celebration of Catholic Schools Week

To much of the world, the last week of January is just that—the end of the first, long month of the new year. For Catholic school communities, however, it’s a...

Cup of Joe: Discovering Joy

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reveal how they discover joy in their lives and invite viewers to do the same.

ACE Baton Rouge community

I'm Going to Miss This

All teachers know the magic of returning from winter break. For ONCE, you feel rested and motivated for the new semester ahead. Sure, there is always a bit of exhaustion...

Cup of Joe: Merry Christmas 2024!

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with members of the ACE Teaching Fellows Team to share themes of the Christmas...

Cup of Joe: December Retreat - Part 2

In another special "Cup of Joe On the Road" episode, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC sits down with Kate Jensen (ACE 31), Jack Hutter (ACE 31), and Jenna Budicini (ACE 30)...

Cup of Joe: December Retreat - Part 1

In a special "Cup of Joe On the Road" episode, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC sits down with Claire Elder (ACE 31), Brian Le (ACE 31), and Sean Cleary (ACE 30)...

San Jose community at December Retreat

The Waiting Period

You’re sitting at an airport gate, surrounded by harried and weary travelers, and you hear over the intercom that your plane is delayed. Sighing, you settle into the hard-backed seat...