Oct 9, 2014 2 min read

Bethel Park High School Principal Dr. Zeb Jasante was named the state’s 2014 Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary Principals. The award will be given Oct. 19 at the state conference in Pittsburgh.

Jansante is the first Bethel Park principal to receive the award.

He has been principal at the high school since October 2006, having previously served as principal at Mt. Lebanon High School, Quaker Valley High School and Elizabeth Forward High School. He also served as assistant high school principal at Baldwin High School and Quaker Valley High School.

A graduate of California University of Pennsylvania with bachelor’s and master’s degrees, he earned his doctorate and superintendent letter of eligibility from the University of Pittsburgh.

In 2012, he was presented with the Joseph Mamana Meritorious Service Award, awarded to a principal who has given of his time to the professional advancement of state principals and demonstrated dedication and commitment to education.

“The Bethel Park School District is extremely proud that the PAESSP has recognized one of our own with this distinction,” said superintendent Nancy Aloi Rose. “Dr. Jansante has played an important role in our district these past eight years, not only as principal of our high school but also as a leader in the creation of our new high school.”

Jansante began his career in education as a technology education teacher in Canfield (Ohio) High School, and also taught at Bethlehem Center High School in Washington County.

“Dr. Jansante is committed to Bethel Park, not only as a school district employee, but also as a parent and resident, who has been actively involved in community programs for youth,” the superintendent said.