The Potosi R-3 School District is excited to announce the appointment of Nicole Portell as the new Assistant Superintendent, effective July 1st 2025. Right now she is serving as Principal of Potosi Trojan Intermediate School Mrs.Portell brings 24 years of experience in education, including 12 years as a teacher and also 12 years as an administrator. Nicole Portell Shows the strong leadership and commitment to creating a collaborative environment with every student, staff, and community member that will be crucial in performing well as Assistant Superintendent.
“It is with immense pride and gratitude that I step into the role of Assistant Superintendent,” “The opportunity to serve the very community that has supported me throughout my life is a responsibility I take with great pride. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to creating an environment where every student and educator has the support and resources they need to succeed. In my new role, I look forward to working alongside the dedicated district educators, staff, parents, and community members to ensure our schools continue to thrive.”
Superintendent Alex McCaul expressed excitement for Nicole Portell’s new role, saying that her experience and commitment to the community will be priceless in continuing to provide high yielding quality learning. Nicole Portell herself shared her excitement about stepping into this new role, emphasizing her pride in serving the community that she has had in so much of her life. She is excited to be working closely with educators, staff, parents, and people among her community to ensure our district’s long lived success.
The Potosi R-3 School District is confident that Nicole Portell’s leadership will help take the district in a direction that will have us reach even greater achievements. Her dedication to making an environment where every student and educator has the support they need is expected to contribute to a future to look forward to for Potosi’s schools.
