Parent and longtime Pius X teacher Katie Hayes (aka Maestra Hayes) delivers a moving reflection filled with love, nostalgia, and deep pride for the Class of 2026. Speaking as both a mother and an educator, Katie takes listeners on a journey that begins in preschool classrooms and kindergarten graduations and ends with confident seniors ready to step into the world.
She reflects on watching this class grow, not just academically, but spiritually. —highlighting their kindness, joy, and authentic care for one another. From extending tables during group projects to showing up in moments of loss, Katie celebrates the quiet, powerful ways these students live out their faith.
This episode is a tribute to a class that embraced community and made their Catholic identity their own. It’s a thank‑you letter from parents and teachers alike—and a reminder to never take a single moment for granted.
