Bernard Koontz

Executive Director of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership at Highline Public Schools

Bernard Koontz is an experienced Executive Director with a strong track record of successfully innovating and implementing equity-focused academic programs.

He is highly skilled in Program Evaluation, Grant Management, Partnerships, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, and Management.

Bernard Koontz holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Seattle University and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from Boston College.

He also pursued post-bachelor studies in Spanish and Social Sciences at Universidad Veracruzana and studied the Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington.

Previously, Bernard Koontz held key leadership roles at Highline Public Schools, serving as the Executive Director of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, and Language Learning Director.