Office of Education

With Jesus as our Savior, our schools make available a Catholic education to all who desire it and strive to educate, evangelize and form globally responsive servant leaders, in light of Gospel values.

Katie Rieckers, Director of Catholic Schools

For the past 10 years, Mrs. Rieckers has served as the Curriculum Coordinator for the Diocesan Office of Education. She has worked to review and update curricula to conform to high standards. Prior to her work at the Chancery, Mrs. Rieckers taught at Assumption School in Spokane’s Indian Trail neighborhood, teaching grades 4-8.  

Kathy Hicks, Commissioner of Accreditation and School Improvement

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In her position as Commissioner of Accreditation and School Improvement, Mrs. Hicks aids schools throughout the diocese in their  continual efforts towards improvement. She also mentors new principals. Mrs. Hicks has served in the diocese as a teacher and principal for 36 years.

Jackie Martin, Executive Assistant

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Mrs. Martin has served as the Executive Assistant for 11 years, and will continue to provide administrative support to the Director of Catholic Schools and Commissioner of Accreditation and Academic Excellence.