Catholic Schools
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Office of Catholic Schools Team

The Office of Catholic Schools shall assist pastors, school leaders, and teachers in fulfilling the teaching mission of the elementary and secondary schools in the Archdiocese. This is accomplished through assistance, coordination, and guidance in the areas of accreditation, assessment, Catholicity, curriculum and instruction, ESL, faith leadership, finances/budgeting, legal consulting, professional development, risk management, school capacity, strategic planning, students with special needs, personnel recruitment, marketing, and enrollment management. #2000, Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Vince Cascone, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
vcascone@archkckcs.org

B.A Elementary Education
M.A. Educational Leadership and Administration
Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Administration

Dr. Cascone has served in Catholic schools in Chicago and Kansas City for over 25 years, both as a teacher and administrator. As Superintendent of Catholic schools, he works closely with school leaders, pastors, and boards to support schools’ success.

Lorenzo Rizzi, Ed.D.
Associate Superintendent of Schools
lrizzi@archkckcs.org

B.S. Political Science and Government Education
M.S. Educational Administration
Ed.S. Educational Leadership and Administration
Ed.D. Educational Leadership

In his 30+ years working in education, Dr. Rizzi has been an advocate for special education as a high school teacher, principal, and associate superintendent. In his current role, Dr. Rizzi oversees student services in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Kirsten Wondra, M.A.S.L
Associate Superintendent of Schools
kwondra@archkckcs.org

Information coming soon!

Felicia Holcomb
Consultant for Marketing and Enrollment Management
fholcomb@archkckcs.org

B.A. Elementary Education
M.S. Instructional Specialist – Reading 
Graduate Certificate: Grant Proposal Development and Program Evaluation
Villanova University Certificate in Catholic School Management

Felicia has worked in the ArchKCK as an English teacher and director for marketing, development, and enrollment. In her present role, Felicia works with school leaders and advancement personnel to support enrollment management and marketing efforts. She also manages marketing for the School Office.

Jane Rall
Consultant for the School Advancement Program (SAP)
jrall@archkckcs.org

B.H.S. Communication Disorders
M.S. Speech/Language Pathology
Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education

Jane has worked in education (private and public), clinical settings and for nonprofit organizations.  Jane has served on boards, councils and business teams that support Catholic education. Additionally she has led multiple initiatives that impact children and youth in parish life.  Jane leads the School Advancement Program, working with schools to implement a multi-year plan to support board development, development/fundraising, enrollment, and operational vitality. 

Amy Lanham
Office and Research Data Manager
alanham@archkckcs.org

B.B.A. in Business Administration

Amy has been with the School Office since 2006.  She is the product of Catholic education in the Archdiocese, having graduated from Christ the King Grade School (KCK) and Bishop Ward High School (KCK). Amy’s current role is to provide comprehensive office management, research and data reports for the School Office, as well as administrative support for the Superintendent of Schools.  Her duties include managing the office functions, including budget and accounting, application processing and files, research, analysis, and reporting, preparing correspondence, and coordinating events and meetings.

Dominica Gaito
Administrative Assistant
dgaito@archkckcs.org

BBA in Business Administration

Dominica attended St. Matthew Catholic School (Topeka) and Hayden High School (Topeka). She studied Marketing and Graphic Design at K-State, graduating with a BBA in Business Administration.