Dr. Matthew Kierstead
Principal
Dr. Kierstead has served as a principal for over 25 years at all levels, Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. After graduating from the University of Alberta, obtaining his Bachelor of Education with a major in Industrial Arts, he began his career as a junior/senior high teacher in the northern community of Fort Chipewyan.
After leaving the north, Dr. Kierstead served as principal both in schools and the central office of Parkland School Division in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain. Prior to joining STEM Collegiate, Dr. Kierstead was with Black Gold School Division having been principal in the communities of Devon and Beaumont. Dr. Kierstead was awarded the 2021/2022 Alberta Teachers Association - Council of School Leadership - Distinguished Leadership Award.
In addition to his professional life, Dr. Kierstead has also volunteered his time with many service organizations such as Rotary International, Alberta Conflict Transformation Society, and PDK University of Alberta Chapter.