Where Are They Now? Mrs. Eileen Cairo
Science Teacher and Department Chairperson from 1995-2019
(AP Biology, Honors Biology, Biology)
Favorite Saint Viator memory:
Going to Loyola Medical School with students to study a human cadaver. The best part was when Dr. Kollar found a medical student who was an alumnus to give us the presentation. It was always a good reminder of where our students succeed after they leave. Many young doctors remembered sitting where our students were. I always enjoyed watching the assemblies and seeing such creativity among the students. They came up with the best entertainment - when the teachers performed some type of skit, from nuns doing a Sister Act song to cheerleader tryouts, it was always fun. I especially liked when my sons were there and they hid when I appeared on the gym floor. My favorite memory will always be teaching my favorite subject, AP Biology, with my favorite person, Vicky Giusti.
What made Saint Viator unique:
What makes Saint Viator special is that it brings out your faith and inner spirit of God and allows you to share it with others. I was able to experience that while preparing students for the real world. This impact will stay with me forever. I hope it stays with the students of Saint Viator. Teaching at Saint Viator was always fun for me. Every day was full of laughter and learning. I couldn’t have asked for a better job.
Former colleagues you stay in touch with:
I stay in touch with Paula Nicolau and the Science Department that still work at Saint Viator and I walk regularly with my retired friend, Patty Bruce. Other retirees that I stay in touch with include Eileen Manno, JoAnne Francis, Liz Englbrecth, and a group of others.
Town you currently reside in:
Mt. Prospect, IL
What you are doing now:
In my last few years at Saint Viator, many of my students helped me prepare an amazing list of things to do when I retired. I was just beginning to enjoy the list when the pandemic came to town. I had fun pestering my husband to do many home improvement projects that were well overdue. I’ve enjoyed spending more time with my family. We had a wedding and we’re expecting a new grandchild. I also have been spending lots of time golfing and I hope someday my score will improve. Before things closed, I organized our retired group to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children once a month. We hope to get back to that soon. Maybe instead of saying what I’m doing now, I should say what I’m not doing now. The best part of retirement is not having to set the alarm!
Message for former colleagues and students:
Don’t dwell on the past. Look to the future and don’t forget to enjoy the moment.
Get in touch:
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(AP Biology, Honors Biology, Biology)
Favorite Saint Viator memory:
Going to Loyola Medical School with students to study a human cadaver. The best part was when Dr. Kollar found a medical student who was an alumnus to give us the presentation. It was always a good reminder of where our students succeed after they leave. Many young doctors remembered sitting where our students were. I always enjoyed watching the assemblies and seeing such creativity among the students. They came up with the best entertainment - when the teachers performed some type of skit, from nuns doing a Sister Act song to cheerleader tryouts, it was always fun. I especially liked when my sons were there and they hid when I appeared on the gym floor. My favorite memory will always be teaching my favorite subject, AP Biology, with my favorite person, Vicky Giusti.
What made Saint Viator unique:
What makes Saint Viator special is that it brings out your faith and inner spirit of God and allows you to share it with others. I was able to experience that while preparing students for the real world. This impact will stay with me forever. I hope it stays with the students of Saint Viator. Teaching at Saint Viator was always fun for me. Every day was full of laughter and learning. I couldn’t have asked for a better job.
Former colleagues you stay in touch with:
I stay in touch with Paula Nicolau and the Science Department that still work at Saint Viator and I walk regularly with my retired friend, Patty Bruce. Other retirees that I stay in touch with include Eileen Manno, JoAnne Francis, Liz Englbrecth, and a group of others.
Town you currently reside in:
Mt. Prospect, IL
What you are doing now:
In my last few years at Saint Viator, many of my students helped me prepare an amazing list of things to do when I retired. I was just beginning to enjoy the list when the pandemic came to town. I had fun pestering my husband to do many home improvement projects that were well overdue. I’ve enjoyed spending more time with my family. We had a wedding and we’re expecting a new grandchild. I also have been spending lots of time golfing and I hope someday my score will improve. Before things closed, I organized our retired group to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children once a month. We hope to get back to that soon. Maybe instead of saying what I’m doing now, I should say what I’m not doing now. The best part of retirement is not having to set the alarm!
Message for former colleagues and students:
Don’t dwell on the past. Look to the future and don’t forget to enjoy the moment.
Get in touch:
Via email ecairo34@gmail.com
Saint Viator High School
Located in Arlington Heights, IL, Saint Viator High School is a private, co-ed, Catholic school for grades 9-12. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.