The Diocese of Salina is proud to announce that Amanda Cook, Principal of St. John’s Catholic School in Hanover, has been named the recipient of the Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools (KAIRS) Distinguished Educator Award for the Salina Diocese. Amanda Cook is a proud alumna of St. John’s… Read More
Geoff grew up in Salina, Kansas and moved to Ellis, Kansas as a 9th grader. After high school he moved to Manhattan, Kansas, to attend Kansas State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and later earned a Master’s in Education Administration from Emporia State University. Geoff was a teacher, coach and administrator in Salina for almost 15 years. He began his duties as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese in 2020. Geoff converted to Catholicism in 2006 and is a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. He and his wife, Valerie, have one son and they enjoy traveling together. Geoff is known for having a passion for people and the community and is looking forward to working with all the Catholic schools.