SJA Profile
Accreditation and Membership
St. Joseph Academy Catholic High School has been fully accredited since 1924 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school holds membership in the National Catholic Education Association, The Florida Catholic Conference, The College Board, The National Association for College Admissions Counseling, and Florida High School Athletic Association.
Administration
- Principal
- Vice Principal
- Dean of Students
- Director of Athletics
- Dean of Academics
- Director of Admissions
- Director of Advancement
- Campus Minister
Principal
Mr. Todd DeClemente
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, University of North Florida
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Mr. Declemente holds his Florida Teaching Certificate in Educational Leadership and English 6-12.
Mr. Todd DeClemente has served as the principal of St. Joseph Academy since 2015 and has worked in our Diocese since 2000. He joined the Academy after being the Principal of Cathedral Parish School in St. Augustine. He is also the former Dean of Academics and an AP Literature teacher at Bishop John J. Snyder High School in Jacksonville. Mr. DeClemente earned his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University and holds Bachelor’s degrees from the University of North Florida in both English and Philosophy. He completed the University of Notre Dame’s Ace Leadership Principals Academy and received a Catholic School Management certificate in Effective Catholic School Administration, also at Notre Dame. In his work as a Catholic school educator he sees two vital responsibilities. To support students on their path to college and to keep them on the road to Heaven. He does so by the words of St. Augustine: “Work like it’s all up to you; pray like it’s all up to God.” He and his wife, Kristen, who teaches in our Diocese as well, have two daughters, Isabella and Gabriella. When he’s not at school sporting events or following his girls to volleyball matches and gymnastics meets, Todd serves as a lector in his parish, enjoys grilling, exercise, hiking, playing guitar, and doing a little radio broadcasting work on the side.
Vice Principal
Sr. Sr. Suzan Foster
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Education
M.R.E, St. Meinrad School of Theology
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Sr. Suzan is not only a Theology teacher, she is also our Vice Principal. Sister Suzan holds her certifications in Bible, Administration Supervision, Mathematics, General Science, and has a Middle Grades Endorsement.
Her teaching career began in Catholic grade schools throughout Florida where those 5 years prepared her for 20 years as teacher/assistant principal at Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville. She had three years in leadership in her religious congregation which gave way to Sr. Suzan teaching part time here at her alma mater, and then full time and, here we are 25 years later! It's AWESOME!
Dean of Students
Scott Sekeres
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Education
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of North Florida
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Mr. Sekeres holds his Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education Grades K-6, Social Science 5-9, and Social Science 6-12.
He began teaching as a graduate student in Minnesota on September 11, 2001 and worked in various schools in the Twin Cities before moving back home to Northeast Florida. He taught 4th grade in Jacksonville as a certified ESL teacher before teaching Social Studies at St. Joseph Academy, where he is now in his 12th year. This is his fourth year as Dean of Students.
Director of Athletics
Sherri Nowatzki
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Education
Bachelor of Science, Communication Media and Public Relations, State University of New York
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Ms. Nowatzki holds her Florida Teaching Certificate in Physical Education K-12 and Journalism. She received her New York State Permanent Coaching Certification in May of 1989. She has over 25 years of experience in being an Athletic Director and is in her 12th year at St. Joseph Academy
Dean of Academics
Diana Rodriguez
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Education
Master of Educational Leadership, Holy Family University
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Ms. Rodriguez holds her Florida Teaching Certification in: Instructional Level II PK-6, Principal K-12, and Vocational Director 6-12.
Her professional career began in an elementary classroom in the City of Philadelphia as a bilingual teacher. After six years in elementary school, She transitioned to the secondary school level at the District office with a focus on Vocational Education. She worked on curriculum development, program compliance with state standards and program regulations. she has developed Academies at the HS level while developing and maintaining Advisory Boards for each of those programs. In addition, she has worked in employment verification, teacher training and professional development, program compliance, budget and finance and school improvement plans. As a former Catholic School Principal, she remains committed to teaching and serving her school community in the Catholic faith.
Director of Admissions
Kristin Grover
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Education
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration, University of North Florida
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Mrs. Grover holds her Florida Certification in Business Education 6-12. She spent the first 12 years of her career in financial Analysis, Energy Trading and Power Management. After living in Seattle for 7 years to trade energy she came home to the Jacksonville area and managed an office in the medical field for 3 years. Mrs. Grover has been a professional photographer since 2015 and running her own business. She transitioned into the education field this year as a Director of Admissions and marketing for the school.
Mrs. Grover grew up in the Jacksonville area and now resides in St. Johns with her husband and 3 young kids, Carter, Wyatt, and Peyton.
Director of Advancement
Jodi Kotrady-Hatin
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Mrs. Kotrady-Hatin , (UNF, ' 92 BA Communications/Public Relations), Director of Advancement coordinates SJA special events/fundraisers, alumni relations while also working with the incredible team of SJA Volunteers. Mrs. Kotrady-Hatin also works with Mrs. Grover on Marketing and Communications, promoting St. Joseph Academy to our local and surrounding communities. She has grown up and lived in St. Augustine, Florida for most of her life. She worked in the financial services industry for over 16 years with Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor in downtown Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to joining St. Joseph Academy in July of 2000, Mrs. Kotrady-Hatin was the Director of Community Relations and Marketing for Century 21 Saltwater Property Group. She is past president of the Rotary Club of St. Augustine where she has been an active Rotarian for 24 years and recently served as Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 6970. She is a past Advisory School Board member for Cathedral Parish School where she continues to serve on finance council. She serves on the Parish Finance Council for the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. Mrs. Kotrady-Hatin is also an advocate for the PKU Community and NewBorn Screening on a local, state and federal level. During football season she enjoys working freelance with CBS Sports.
Jodi resides in St. Augustine Beach with her husband Joe of 21 years and their two daughters Harlow and Hailey.
Campus Minister
Santiago Rosado
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Education
MTS in Systematic and Moral Theology, Theology, Duke University
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Mr. Rosado graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 2006 and the University of Notre Dame in 2010. He entered seminary with the Order of Preachers for a few years before attending Duke University for his Masters in Theological Studies. He taught high school before working on his PhD in Systematic and Historical Theology at Catholic University of America. He has been endorsed by the Bishop in the Diocese of St. Augustine to teach Theology. He holds his Catechist Level V certification.
Counseling Department
Dean of Academics
Diana Rodriguez
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Education
Master of Educational Leadership, Holy Family University
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Ms. Rodriguez holds her Florida Teaching Certification in: Instructional Level II PK-6, Principal K-12, and Vocational Director 6-12.
Her professional career began in an elementary classroom in the City of Philadelphia as a bilingual teacher. After six years in elementary school, She transitioned to the secondary school level at the District office with a focus on Vocational Education. She worked on curriculum development, program compliance with state standards and program regulations. she has developed Academies at the HS level while developing and maintaining Advisory Boards for each of those programs. In addition, she has worked in employment verification, teacher training and professional development, program compliance, budget and finance and school improvement plans. As a former Catholic School Principal, she remains committed to teaching and serving her school community in the Catholic faith.
Administrative Assistant
School Counselor
Lisa Bishop
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Education
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Mrs. Bishop hold her LMHC in the state of Florida. She started her career as a program director in a center for dual diagnoses. Mrs. Bishop worked in the St. Johns County School District as a prevention counselor and a district mental health counselor throughout St Johns county. She has worked with children for many years from age 5-18 in the general education and ESE population. She has had the opportunity through my professional career to work in the schools, private practice and in prevention and intervention services.
Information Technology
Grade | Numeric | Points | Honors/AP |
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A | 90-100 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
B | 80-89 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
C | 70-79 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
D | 60-69 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
F | 59 & below | 0 | 0 |
Honor Roll: Academic Honor Roll is calculated using an un-weighted GPA
Principal's High Honor Roll: A's only
Principal's Honor Roll: A's and B's Honor Roll