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.

Allison Carney, M.A.S.L
Associate Superintendent of Schools
acarney@archkckcs.org

B.S. Administration of Justice
B.S. Education
M.A. School Leadership


Allison has worked in education for 25 years and in the Archdiocese as both a teacher and principal. As Associate Superintendent, Allison is responsible for curriculum development and provides schools support in the areas of instruction, assessment, accreditation, and professional development.

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.

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.

Sharon Madrigal
Administrative Assistant
smadrigal@archkckcs.org

Sharon joined the team in 2016 and processes applications for substitutes, teachers and principals with an emphasis on compliance with our safety protocols for children. She also schedules meetings and coordinates event details when the office provides professional development, faith retreats, or planning sessions.

Marcy Maher
Administrative Assistant
mmaher@archkckcs.org

B.A. International Business
B.A. Marketing

Marcy has proudly attended Catholic school her whole life, growing up both in the Midwest and east coast until eventually settling in the Kansas City area after graduating from Benedictine College in Atchison. Marcy provides administrative support in the areas of COVID, file management digitization, and event planning.