Dr. Patricia Nugent

Since 1993, Dr. Nugent has overseen the daily operation of St. Hilary School. In her role as principal, she has had the opportunity to impact the lives of literally thousands of students and their families, and to work with some of the area’s finest educators. Under her leadership, the school has doubled in size.

“I love being principal at St. Hilary,” Dr. Nugent says. “The students are eager to learn, the parents have high expectations and are supportive, and the faculty is professional, caring and committed to Catholic education.”

Dr. Nugent previously served as principal at a school in the Youngstown diocese, and was a teacher for ten years prior to that. In addition to her administrative position at St. Hilary, she is an adjunct professor at Ursuline College where she teaches various courses in education and administration. Dr. Nugent is a frequent presenter on education- and administration-related topics, and has authored several professional publications.

A graduate of Miami University, Ursuline College and the University of Akron, Dr. Nugent holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, a Master of Arts in Educational Administration, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration. She enjoys golf, traveling, reading, and hiking.