Calametti brings a hands-on perspective as an educator to his new role, having been a Catholic school student, teacher, and now an administrator in the Archdiocese of Mobile, Ala. His most recent position was vice principal at St. Ignatius Catholic School, where he was also head of the student success services and director of after school care.
CalamettiCHARLOTTE — St. Patrick School and the Diocese of Charlotte announce the appointment of Nick Calametti, an experienced Catholic school administrator and teacher, as principal beginning July 1. Calametti succeeds Dr. Alicia Reid, who has served as interim principal since the 2021-22 school year.
A lifelong Catholic with a deep commitment to education, Calametti feels strongly that the purpose of Catholic schools is to educate and evangelize.
“I am ecstatic to join the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools system and the Diocese of Charlotte as the new principal of St. Patrick School,” Calametti said. “For the entirety of my life,
I have been a part of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Mobile as a student, teacher, and administrator. I come from a family of educators – many of whom also teach in Catholic schools. I feel a calling to continue to serve the needs of our Catholic schools.”
Calametti’s previous experience includes two years as the elementary assistant principal at St. Mary Catholic School in Mobile as well as stints as director of student life/discipline/technology, director of technology, technology teacher, and Spanish teacher during his time at St. Mary.
He holds a Master of Education in educational leadership and Catholic school leadership from
Marymount University. He also earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mobile.
He was selected by a committee of parents, pastors and education leaders that was guided by a national search firm. Families, faculty, and staff provided input about what qualities they sought in a new leader.
“I am extremely grateful for the leadership of Dr. Reid over the past year. Under her care, the wonderful culture of St. Patrick’s has continued to flourish, we’ve seen great successes, and the school is well-poised to be handed to its next principal, Mr. Nick Calametti,” said Dr. Greg Monroe, diocesan superintendent of schools. “As we enter the next phase of leadership at the school, Mr. Calametti’s deep faith, firm understanding of Catholic education, and servant-leadership mindset will ensure that the school continues to advance in an intentional way. I look forward to working with and supporting Mr. Calametti.”
One of nine schools in the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools system, St. Patrick School has 243 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
— Catholic News Herald