Mr. Florio started his education career as a Social Studies teacher at Clearwater High School in 1997, where he coached Track, Cross Country, Football and Flag Football. He left Clearwater after three years and spent the next ten years as a Social Studies teacher at Tarpon Springs High School. Mr. Florio received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of South Florida and both he and his wife are proud Bulls Alumni.

Mr. Florio became an Administrator in 2011 and worked at Boca Ciega High School and John Hopkins Middle School. While at Boca Ceiga, Mr. Florio served ninth through 12^th grade and was the Athletic Director. At Hopkins Middle School, Mr. Florio served as the Assistant Principal over the Arts Magnet Program. In 2015, Mr. Florio was named Pinellas County Music Educators Administrator of the Year. In 2017 he was named Outstanding Administrator by the Suncoast Football Coaches Association.

 He was honored and privileged to be named the eleventh Principal of Hollins High School in 2015. Mr. Florio is enthusiastic about Hollins High School and its students, teachers, and staff -doing everything he can to provide them the services, time, and attention they deserve. He believes in teamwork and that when teachers, staff, parents, and students work together there is nothing they cannot accomplish. Mr. Florio has set a high bar as our mission is to be the best public high school in the state of Florida by developing leaders for careers and jobs not yet imagined. 

Mrs. Candice Metcalf is an accomplished educator and administrator with a passion for fostering student success and creating a positive learning environment. She began her journey in the field of education in 2012 when she started her teaching career in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Mrs. Metcalf spent several years as a dedicated English and ESE teacher in Hillsborough County, Florida, where she honed her pedagogical skills and developed a strong rapport with students and colleagues alike. With a desire to expand her impact on education, Mrs. Metcalf transitioned into a leadership role as an assistant principal.  She is currently the Assistant Principal of Curriculum,  oversees the English and Reading departments at Hollins, and is the administrator for all 12^th grade non-program students.  She is committed to student growth, developing positive relationships within the educational community, and helping to shape the educational landscape of the school. 

Mrs. Metcalf earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Central Florida. This degree laid the foundation for her commitment to education and her desire to make a difference in the lives of students.  She furthered her education by obtaining a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of West Florida. This advanced degree allowed her to deepen her understanding of educational theory and practice and provided an opportunity to broaden her reach.  With a strong belief in continued education, she pursued a Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of West Florida, solidifying her expertise in education and leadership.

Mrs. Nicole Holcombe was born and raised in St. Petersburg, FL and is a proud scholar of Pinellas County Schools, having attended Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Azalea Middle School, and Gibbs High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in English Education 6-12, at the University of South Florida, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Saint Leo University. Mrs. Holcombe began her employment in Pinellas County Schools in 2001. She served as a substitute teacher (2001-2002), a classroom teacher at John Hopkins Middle School (2002-2016), an Assistant Principal Intern at Gibbs High School (2016-2018), and currently serves as the Assistant Principal/Coordinator of Magnet Programs (Academy of Culinary Arts, Academy of Entertainment Arts, and Cambridge) and supervises the Science department at Hollins High School (2018 to present). Mrs. Holcombe is grateful to be a part of the Hollins Royal family and takes pride in being a servant leader for students and their families while creating a positive and productive learning environment! Gooooo ROYALS!

Mr. Nathan Lovelette was born in Burlington, VT where he lived until 5^th grade.  He then moved to Lancaster, PA where he stayed until he graduated high school. Mr. Lovelette then attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Specific Learning Disabilities. He also earned a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. This will be Mr. Lovelette’s 25 year in public education in Florida.  The first 22 years were in Flagler County on the east coast of Florida.  There he served as an Elementary Support Facilitation teacher (5 years), and Assistant Principal at the middle and high school, as well as, the alternative school (15 years) and Principal of a middle school (2 years). Mr. Lovelette moved to Pinellas County in 2021 where he worked at Largo High School as an Assistant Principal over IB and Athletics. The following year he worked at Melrose Elementary School as an Instructional Staff Developer: Behavior Coach before joining the wonderful Hollins High School family. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal over Discipline (9-11 M-Z), Transportation, CST, PBIS, and Technology.  He oversees the Math, ESE, and EL departments.  Mr. Lovelette couldn’t be more excited to join such a fantastic staff and school this year.  He prides himself in being a servant leader and hopes to help create an environment that provides ALL students with the best possible high school experience! Let’s go Royals!!!

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