During its meeting Wednesday, March 9, the Fenton Board of Education approved the recommendation to name Michael Bakker as the new Fenton High School principal.
Bakker has served as the interim high school principal since November 2021. This administrative move came after Laura Lemke had been on personal leave at the end of 2021 and decided in early January that she was stepping down from the principal position to be the assistant principal moving forward.
In a statement, Superintendent Adam Hartley said, “We are excited for what his leadership will bring to FHS and the FAPS community.”
Bakker has served as the FAPS athletic director and assistant principal since 2004. He has three children who attend FAPS and his wife Denise is an employee of AGS Middle School.
“As many of our families know, Mr. Bakker is a true Fenton Tiger and is committed to leading FHS to grow in all areas,” Hartley said.
Following the announcement, Bakker said, “I am very humbled by this opportunity of being named principal at Fenton High School. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with many amazing educators and I am excited to now have the opportunity to use what I have learned and experienced throughout my career to lead FHS.
“For seventeen years, I have been entrenched in the mission of FAPS and I have witnessed firsthand so many great things that our staff and students have created here. I consider Fenton to be a destination school district for families and staff and I hope to build upon the great initiatives and opportunities that we have for students.
“Students, staff, and families who have gotten to know me over the years know that I am extremely proud of the accomplishments we have made with the expansion of our athletic programs, facilities, and participation numbers.
“Likewise, I pride myself on building relationships, being open-minded, and in taking a hands-on approach to educating students. I plan to continue to be that same person as I move into this new role with FHS, and I look forward to learning how and where I can support our school community, while also exploring and expanding on the already great opportunities we have for all of our students.”
The FHS assistant principal/athletic director position once held by Bakker was filled by Dallas Lintner on an interim basis in January. Hartley said that after posting the anticipated opening, receiving the applications and conducting interviews, it was clear that Lintner was the top choice to take over on a permanent basis beginning in July. Lintner has served as athletic director and assistant principal in Owosso schools and Linden schools and has both teaching and coaching experience.
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