Mr. Bartman has been a teacher in the Prairie Rose Regional Division for the last fifteen years. During this time Mr. Bartman has taught grade 5, grade 7 outdoor education, grade 9 physical education English 10-2, Social Studies 10-2, CTS, Leadership and is currently a classroom support teacher and special education coordinator at Eagle Butte High School.

Mr. Bartman has been involved in the Mentorship Program, AISI project team developer, student council advisor, school professional development committee member, coached junior high volleyball, basketball, track and field along with many other activities.

Mr. Bartman received his Bachelor of Science in 1993 from the University of Lethbridge and Masters in Education from the University of Victoria in 2003.

In March 2010, Mr. Bartman accepted the position of School District #76 Vice-Principal assigned to Alexandra Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year. Mr. Bartman attended Alexandra as a student.