Nichole Poticny was born and raised here in our beautiful town of St. Augustine until she moved to Gainesville after graduating high school and enrolled in Santa Fe College. She studied a variety of subjects and changed majors a few times, but after 3 years, she journeyed into the world of Education. She was soon after accepted into the Early Childhood ProTeach program at THE University of Florida, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, also from the University of Florida – Go Gators!

Before joining the faculty at Cathedral Parish School, Mrs. Poticny taught 12 years in the St. Johns County School District at Hartley Elementary, where she was awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year her first year.

Mrs. Poticny provides a classroom that is warm and welcoming and filled with love. Her students are met with open arms, an open mind, and an open heart to help guide them in their faith and academic journey. She believes each student brings unique and wonderful gifts to the classroom and does well to bring those gifts together to create a learning environment that is fruitful for all her students.

On a more personal level, Mrs. Poticny has been married to her husband, Ryan Poticny (former Cathedral Parish Youth Minister and SJA Theology Teacher) for 11 years and together they have 3 children who all attend Cathedral Parish School. They are also beloved owners of a mixed Labrador/Pitbull puppy named, Moose!

 

 

My Favorites:

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Book: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Movie: Romance Comedies and any movies my children enjoy

Dessert/Candy: Chocolate Chip Cookies and Mamba fruit chews

Color: Orange & Blue of course (Go Gators!), but also green and yello

Season: Spring & Summer

Sports: Gator Football, Washington Commanders football, my son’s football games, & my girls’ cheerleading and dances

Hobbies: Beach, time spent with my amazing and supportive family and my closest friends, laughing!, and cuddling Moose 😊