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What's Not in the Lesson Plan

It might be crazy to admit that one of my objectives on Fridays is to get my students to cry, but it isn’t because I am giving an impossible test...

ACE Teachers posing before So-Cal Marathon 2026

Running Through Discomfort

I feel great. Granted, I’m only 3 miles into my 13.1 mile journey, but I feel better than ever. It’s hot, but I’ve run in this weather countless times. After...

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...

Cup of Joe: Embracing Advent with Joyful Hope

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reveal what Advent means to them, and encourage us to embrace the Advent season as we...

Cup of Joe: Thanksgiving Traditions

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their Thanksgiving traditions, expressing gratitude for good food and great company.

Mike Hanisch (Right) holding a section soccer trophy with his three students to his left

Thanksgiving: For the Time as a Teacher to (Finally) Rest and for Time Well Spent

When I chose to accept my place as an ACE Teaching Fellow, I was a 22-year-old liberal arts major who had really no idea what he wanted to do with...

Tyler Johnson presenting in ACE Summer class

Teaching Confidential: Adventures in the Pedagogical Underbelly

In 2000, chef and television star Anthony Bourdain’s first book, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, was published and beloved by many, topping the New York Times’ nonfiction bestseller...

Cup of Joe: Called By Name

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reflect on sharing God's love, whether that be by calling students by name or taking time...