SJA Profile

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.   

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

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.  

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.