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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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From left to right: Kristen, Ashley, Marcello, Grace, Clayton, and Catherine in front of the Cleveland sign at Lake Eerie

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 - Meeting Marco

Father Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette Groden welcome Marco Ordoñez to Cup of Joe and to the ACE Teaching Fellows Team. Marco shares about his background, what drew him to...

Friends, Franks, and FJ

Friends, Franks, and FJ

Teaching, community, and spirituality. We in Indy take pride in living out these three pillars of ACE. While we do enjoy these three pillars as a community of six, we...

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Cup of Joe - Lovers of Learning

Father Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette Groden are back with new team member Lauren Sinnock to talk about her journey to ACE Teaching Fellows, some of her favorite moments from...

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PIE Grows Its Family During Summer 2022

“With eyes of faith, consider the greatness of your mission and the wonderful amount of good which you can accomplish.” ~Blessed Basil Moreau, CSC The Program for Inclusive Education (PIE)...

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A Family Affair

This summer, a mother and child reunion was only a motion away at Notre Dame. Two first-year ACE Teaching Fellows shared a week on campus with their mothers, who are...

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Meet the Blogging Team! (Part 2)

This year's ACE Teaching Fellows blog writers completed a short Q&A to introduce themselves. You'll be hearing much more from them about their lives in community and the classroom as...