Matt Ziders
miz2jc@bearworks.jackson.sparcc.org

Mr. Ziders graduated from Grove City College with a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics in 2006.  He obtained his Master’s Degree in Sport Science from the University of Akron in 2008, his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Mount Union in 2017, and his Superintendent's license from Ashland University in 2021.  Mr. Ziders has 18 years of experience teaching and working with students in grades 7-12.

In 2008, Mr. Ziders began teaching Mathematics at Jackson Local Schools at both the Middle School and High School levels.  During this time, Mr. Ziders was also the Head Swimming Coach, a post he held for 9 years. In 2017, he went on to become an assistant principal at Jackson High School.  In 2022, Mr. Ziders was named the Principal of Jackson High School.  

Mr. Ziders is a member of the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators. He regularly continues his education by attending professional development and annual administrative conferences.

Mr. Ziders is married to Jaclyn, and they are the proud parents of Olivia (JHS Class of '29), Katie (JHS Class of '31), Elaina (JHS Class of '33), Jonathan (JHS Class of '36), Annabelle (JHS Class of '38), Alessia (JHS Class of '40), and Abigail (JHS Class of '42).