Principals
Matt Bieber, Principal
Matt Bieber began his education career in 1997 as a science teacher in Missouri. Over the course of his career in education he has taught students at the middle school, high school, and college level. Mr. Bieber received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Central Missouri and his Masters in Educational Technology from the University of Missouri. Currently, Mr. Bieber holds an Alaska Principal Certificate from Eastern Washington University and an Alaska Teaching Certificate.
Kathryn Symmes, Assistant Principal
Kathryn Symmes has served the students, staff, and community of the Kodiak Island Borough School District since January 2004. Ms. Symmes taught and coached at Old Harbor School, Kodiak Middle School, and Kodiak High School before becoming KHS assistant principal in 2020. Ms. Symmes graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics/Chemistry Education, from Lesley University with a master’s degree in Mathematics Education, and from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Ms. Symmes currently holds an Alaska Principal Certificate and Alaska Teaching Certificate.
