Catholic Diocese of Salina
The Catholic Diocese of Salina has announced the hiring of two people for development and marketing positions with Salina Catholic Schools.
Joel Bicknell, development director
Joel Bicknell has joined the Salina Catholic Schools team as development director. Bicknell, a ’91 Sacred Heart High School alumni, has served as a principal and head of school for private schools in Oklahoma and Texas. He has experience with capital campaigns, annual campaigns, fundraising events, and operations of schools with his most recent role as Head of School at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Amarillo, Texas. Bicknell and his wife, Regina, have been married for 22 years and have four children, Olivia, Delaney, Jillian, and Collier.
“I am excited to reconnect with the Catholic community of Salina and the schools that helped shape me into the person I am today. Returning home after 32 years to support the mission and vision of Salina Catholic Schools and the good work of our educators on behalf of our children is a dream come true,” Bicknell said.
No matter the type of event, Bicknell is looking forward to being in the stands and audiences with friends and family supporting the students and faculty of Sacred Heart Jr./Sr. High School and St. Mary’s Grade School.
“I love a good story, both hearing and telling one and Salina Catholic Schools has an exciting story to tell! I look forward to hearing what people love about our schools,” Bicknell said.
Hannah Doll, marketing director
Hannah Doll has joined the Salina Catholic Schools team as marketing director. Doll, a '13 Sacred Heart High School alumna, who has spent most of her life in Salina, graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing. She started her marketing career at Child Care Aware of Kansas, a statewide non-profit organization located in Salina that supports childcare providers and their efforts, before furthering her career in digital marketing at Blue Beacon, Inc., where she worked on a variety of marketing campaigns for Blue Beacon Truck Wash and Charlie’s Car Wash.
“I am overjoyed for this opportunity to be able to give back to Sacred Heart, St. Mary’s, and the Salina community. Exciting things are happening in the Salina Catholic Schools and I am thrilled to be a part of it.”
Doll has deep roots in the Salina community as several generations of her family attended and supported Salina Catholic Schools.
Doll and her fiancé, Colten VonLintel, also a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, are planning a wedding in Salina this summer.
“Colten and I are eager to meet and connect with the families of Sacred Heart and St. Mary’s plus all of those that make these institutions thrive today and for many years to come,” she said.