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I Can't Wait

“We wait because there’s a promise. There’s a presupposition of something more worth waiting for.” “But I want it now!” is a sentence heard throughout the country this time of...

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Swimming with Gratitude

“Come on in, the water’s great!” I shout as I splash around in the choppy lake quite conveniently located only two minutes from our convent. “No really, it’s way warmer...

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Cup of Joe: Growing From Mistakes

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share mistakes they made and how learning to approach those situations with love and care allowed...

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Brick by Brick: The Path Forward

Picture this: your best friend’s mother gets you a summer job at an enrichment program. You’re 17 years old, with no prior work or teaching experience. Growing up you’ve never...

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Cup of Joe: Supporting ACE Communities

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss how the Teaching Fellows team supports ACE Communities, through in-person site visits and prayers from...

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How to ACE Your Application

The ACE Application is open for applicants for ACE Teaching Fellows in the 33rd Cohort! Fall Applications are due on November 4, 2025 and Spring Applications are due on January...

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It's the Little Things

It’s September — school is in full swing, and with students seeking mischief, fall illnesses swirling, and unit tests popping up, this time of year can easily become one of...