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A Letter to My Future ACE Teachers

A letter to my future ACE teachers: “I think I’ve made a grave mistake.” This was a sentence I wrote on a teal post-it, tacked to the cork board of...

Clayton Glasgow (middle with blue button down and blue tie) talking to students on left (male in red sweater) and right (female in blue polo) or him. They are at a lab table looking at a worksheet on the table.

Slivers of Perfection

A few days ago, there was an incident in my classroom that I did not handle very well. On the contrary, I handled it quite poorly, and I ended up...

April Garcia teaching Remick leaders

Leads with Zeal: Tightrope Walking

Blessed Basil Moreau described zeal as the “great desire to make God known, loved, and served,” and I see this call as deeply future-facing. Zeal is not content with maintaining...

McKenna Corrigan teaching Remick class.

Champions Culture: When the Vibes Aren’t Vibing

A principal texted me recently with a simple message: “The vibes are OFF today.” The comment made me chuckle a little not because the situation was funny, but because 1)...

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"From Business to Belief: Frassati Cultivates Student Leaders"

While there are many different ways Notre Dame students are able to spend their summers (studying abroad, working at home, interning at a large firm, etc.), the decision is one...

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...

Cup of Joe: Learning People's Stories

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss strategies for approaching others and inviting them to share their stories.

Cup of Joe: Fresh Perspectives - Will Tiller

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with Will Tiller, the Associate Program Director for ACE Teaching Fellows. They discuss his...

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Day in the Life of a Frassati Intern | Twin Cities Edition

This summer, I had the privilege of working as an Advancement Intern at the Aim Higher Foundation in the Twin Cities through the Frassati Internship. In this position, I was...

Cup of Joe: Autumn's Arrival

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill usher in autumn by discussing what they love most about fall.