03/19/2024
It’s day two of 1WeekIrish and today we highlight an alum who has given back to the SHC Community in more ways than one.
Erin Diner Kayser graduated from Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1993. After working in Maryland for two years, she felt a calling to return home to California. “I was eager to come home to something familiar and special,” Erin said. After eight years, she returned to her alma mater, SHC, in 2001 as a social studies teacher. “A lot has changed, but one thing that never changed was the feeling of a place for everybody. It was overwhelming to be colleagues with many of my teachers who impacted my life during my high school career.”
In 2006, Erin took on a new role, Assistant Dean of Students, while continuing to instruct social studies. Her experiences helped her become more aware of both sides of education and the intensity of student lives. “The students are trying to balance an intense schedule every day. This helped me design my class and expectations,” she said. After 11 years, Erin realized her true passion was being an instructor, so she decided to step down as Assistant Dean of Students in 2017 to teach full-time at SHC.
While being an educator at SHC, Erin also wanted to bring the Class of 1993 back together for their 30-year reunion. Just weeks before, she and her classmates reconnected, reminisced and created new memories at Underdogs Cantina. “I enjoyed seeing everyone again and especially enjoyed talking about how much things have changed and what stayed the same,” she said.
Now is the best time to reconnect with our current faculty, staff and coaches. If there is someone you wish to thank or acknowledge, send a message to them! All messages will be sent to the honoree.
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