NEWS RELEASE: Roseville Community Schools Names Bettin Principal of Roseville High School
Jason Bettin spent his first nine years in education teaching social studies at Roseville High School. After spending ten years serving in administration at Roseville Middle School and Eastland Middle School, he is returning to Roseville High School to become principal. Bettin takes over for Dr. Patrick Adams, who retired after five years at RHS.
Bettin graduated with his bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of Michigan. He continued his education through the years, earning a master’s degree in School Administration and his Educational Specialist certificate in School Leadership from Oakland University. He began teaching social studies at Roseville High School in 2001, also spending time as head coach of the boys and girls swim teams. In 2010, he moved over to Roseville Middle School as assistant principal. He then moved on to Eastland Middle School to become principal for a year before heading back to RMS, where he has served in the same role for the past six years.
Bettin said that he is excited to work with students moving through the final stage of their K-12 careers. “There are so many opportunities, and so much growth that happens for kids in high school, and I am excited to be a part of students’ growth as they prepare to enter the adult stage of their lives.” Bettin said that his short-term goals are to get to know the students, staff, and parents. “I want to hear from all of them about what they are proud of about RHS, and what we can make better as we fulfill our mission of serving the community and preparing the students of this community for the rest of their lives.” He added that making sure that all students are both college and career ready upon graduation is also a priority. “We have many students that may attend college upon graduation and then enter the workforce, but we have just as many who will enter the workforce and may not go to college or some type or career training program until their mid-twenties or later. We have to make sure that students are prepared with the skills to do both regardless of the order in which they are tackled.”
Bettin added that another important goal is to make sure that RHS and its accomplishments in academics, athletics, and extra-curriculars are points of pride in the community. “I have devoted my entire career to the students of Roseville and believe in what they can accomplish. I'm excited to lead the high school and work with parents to ensure that the students who come through our doors will have a successful experience here and in the future.”
Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski said that Bettin’s extensive experience and understanding of both educational leadership and managing the day-to-day operations of a school made him the right choice to take over at RHS. “He is ready and eager to work with the staff in making a difference at Roseville High school and I have the utmost confidence in his abilities. I’m excited to work with him to ensure RHS is an integral part of the community, giving students opportunities in all areas of academics as well as extracurricular programs.” Blaszkowski also thanked Dr. Adams for five years as principal at Roseville High School. “Dr. Adams has dedicated many years to the education of youth, and I appreciate his work here at Roseville Community Schools. We wish him the best of luck during his retirement.”
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