Erin Hansen

Administration, Student Services, Administrator, Humanities
805-684-4127 x337
Erin_Hansen@cate.org

BA, University of California, Santa Barbara
Secondary Teaching Credential, Westmont College
MA, Independent School Leadership, Columbia University
Appointed: 2014

Erin Hansen joined Cate in 2014 and currently serves as the Dean of Campus Life. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communication and Comparative Literature from UCSB, her secondary teaching credential in English from Westmont College, and her master’s degree in Independent School Leadership from Columbia University.

Before Cate, Erin spent eight years in public education as an English teacher and English Department Chair. She also served as an adjunct professor at Santa Barbara City College, where she launched the first dual-enrollment freshman transition course. In addition, Erin has delivered professional development across California for the Get Focused, Stay Focused! program.

At Cate, Erin’s work spans English, Humanities, and career planning, as well as supporting students with academic tutoring and organizational skills.

Erin lives on the Mesa with her husband, Erik, and their two boys.