We Plan, God Laughs: Mission and Vocation
Maddie Hornikel was a Seton Teaching Fellow in Cohort 10 and now teaches 7th and 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at Romero Academy at Resurrection, where she served…
Answering the Call: How Five Cohort 12 Fellows Found STF
Every journey to becoming a Seton Teaching Fellow is unique, yet many share a common thread: an open heart and a courageous "yes" to something greater.
When God Knocks Down Walls: Preparing for Life’s Vocations as an STF
Katie & Michael Clymer on their wedding day, photo courtesy of Annie Rainwater Photography.
Katie Fallon Clymer reflects on how her time with STF prepared her for her vocation to marriage.
An Engineering Graduate Experiences the Power of Intentional Relationships
After studying engineering, Robert Nussman has had an exceptional year teaching his class of middle school boys.
When God Calls Us
Anna Donnelly experienced God's love as he led her along a path from the convent, to STF, and now to marriage.
From Capitol Hill to Catechist
After about three years on Capitol Hill, Maggie was ready to move on to something new. While she loved D.C. and went into politics to make a difference, she felt restless. Maggie soon realized why: she wanted to work with people, not just words.
The Weight of “Goodbye”
Megan Chappie is a graduate of Wright State University. She became a Seton Teaching Fellow in 2022 in the South Bronx. After her first year as a Fellow, Megan returned…
Teach my Lambs
Why say yes to Seton Teaching Fellows? This blog post from an incoming Fellow, Rebecca Delcambre, shares how she experienced a call from Christ to deeper service and living trust.
Made for One Another: Community on Mission
In anticipation of the dreaded senior question—"What are you doing after you graduate?"—I decided to start my job search early. I was interested in teaching, but I didn't know where. Browser tabs began to clutter my laptop as I explored school websites and hiring pages, anxiously wondering where I might work. But by November of my senior year, the Lord was shepherding me toward His more perfect plan—the opportunity to combine a love for mission and community.
“What Would happen if You Just Let Go of fear?”
During the spring semester of my senior year of college, I spent many weeks writing applications and cover letters to every and any local school with an opening in my licensure area. Throughout this process, I felt no peace. At every turn, there was just something in my spirit that wouldn’t settle. When I came across yet another post from STF on a Sunday morning in March, I reacted reflexively with my own plan: “God, I don’t need that, I know what I’m doing.” At that moment, pushing back on God, something changed in me. My heart finally opened to Him, and I felt Him gently say “No, you really don’t.” For the first time, I listened to that nudge.