Principals

Rena Rankin, Principal

I have served as an administrator at Kodiak Middle School for the past three years and am excited to begin my second year as principal. Every day at KMS brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and celebrate our students. 

This is my eighth year with KIBSD, where I have also worked as a 5th grade teacher, middle school math teacher, and secondary gifted and talented teacher. Before moving to Kodiak in 2018 with my family for a Coast Guard transfer, I taught middle school math for three years in Maryland and six years in Virginia. 

I hold a bachelor’s degree in Art Education and Elementary Education from Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania, and two master’s degrees from the American College of Education in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction. 

I am passionate about supporting middle schoolers during these formative years, providing a safe and caring place where they can thrive. I value building strong relationships with students and families and strive to help every student find success at KMS. 

Judith Bruns, Assistant Principal

I have worked in Delaware schools for the past 27 years. During this time, I served as a high school agriscience teacher for 18 years, a middle school agriscience teacher for three years, and a middle school assistant principal for six years. I graduated from the University of Delaware with a major in Animal Science and Agricultural Education. After my children graduated high school, I pursued a master’s degree in the School Leadership program at Wilmington University with no intention of leaving the classroom. However, once I entered the world of administration, I felt like I was home. 

I am passionate about working with secondary students and witnessing their transformation from uncertain 6th graders to confident 8th graders, and then seeing them graduate four years later, ready to take on the world. I have been warmly welcomed by the people of Kodiak and have completely fallen in love with this beautiful island. I am excited to continue working for our Kodiak families and I am committed to helping our students succeed at Kodiak Middle School. Go Grizzlies!