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 Principal at Hollins, where she leads with a vision of student growth, cultivates positive relationships within the educational community, and shapes 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 an Assistant Principal 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 is in his 26th year in Florida public education and is proud to serve as an Assistant Principal at Hollins High School. He oversees the school’s magnet programs—the Academy of Entertainment Arts, Academy of Culinary Arts, and Cambridge Academy—and also supervises the Math and World Languages departments. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, Instructional Staff Developer, Assistant Principal, and Principal across elementary, middle, high, and alternative schools in both Flagler and Pinellas counties. Mr. Lovelette is excited to be part of the Hollins community and is committed to servant leadership, working alongside staff, students, and families to create a welcoming environment where every student can succeed and enjoy their high school journey. Let’s go Royals!