Mrs. Jenny Pudelko, principal of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, is pleased to announce the addition of Mrs. Sarah Nikodemski (pictured second from right) to our child care team. Mrs. Nikodemski will serve as the co-director of child care alongside Mrs. Pudelko.
Mrs. Nikodemski has worked with children throughout her career, with early childhood for more than 15 years. Sarah graduated from Grand Rapids Community College with an associate’s degree in early childhood and went on to Aquinas College to obtain her bachelor’s degree in communication.
As a longtime parishioner of St. Anthony, Sarah has strong roots to serving our community. While all three of her children attended St. Anthony School, Sarah served in various roles as a parent, including serving on the Home & School Association board, volunteering on the Auction Committee, and later as the athletic director.
“I truly love being involved with the St. Anthony community,” says Sarah. “Once I saw the posting for the child care director position at St. Anthony, there were many signs for me to apply. I truly felt God was calling me to this position. I am so happy to be back at St. Anthony as an employee and cannot wait to get to know all of the staff, children, and families.”
Mrs. Nikodemski begins her new role on March 16, 2026. Please join us in giving Sarah a warm welcome to our team!