Dr. Escartin is a highly accomplished educator with an extensive academic background. He holds a Doctor of Education degree, majoring in Educational Management, and has completed two master’s degree programs—Master of Arts in Education, majoring in Educational Management, and Master of Physical Education and Sports.

A proud graduate of the Philippine Normal University (PNU), Dr. Escartin earned his Bachelor of Secondary Education degree, majoring in Physical Education, graduating Cum Laude. During his college years, he was recognized with a Leadership Award in 1993 for his outstanding contributions to student development and institutional service. His formative years at PNU profoundly shaped his professional values, nurturing in him a passion for teaching, leadership, and service that continues to define his career today. The university’s strong emphasis on excellence, discipline, and social responsibility became the foundation of his lifelong commitment to education and community development.

Currently, Dr. Escartin serves as a faculty member at Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), where he teaches in the Graduate School’s Master of Physical Education and Sports (MPES) Program, the Certificate Program for Teaching Professionals (CPTP), and as a PATHFIT professor at the College of Arts and Sciences. He has also been an active member of BPSU’s Administrative Council and has held key leadership positions, including Sports Coordinator, Chairperson of the Student Affairs and Services Committee, and Officer-in-Charge/School Head of Mabatang National High School in Abucay, Bataan.

As an educator, Dr. Escartin remains deeply committed to upholding the core values of his alma mater. He continues to embody PNU’s legacy of producing nation builders through quality education, service, and integrity. His work as a researcher, thesis adviser, and academic mentor reflects his dedication to enhancing the pedagogical and professional competencies of future educators in the CPTP and MPES programs at BPSU.

An advocate of holistic wellness, Dr. Escartin actively promotes physical fitness, recreation, and sports participation among Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), indigenous peoples, and children, recognizing their importance to overall well-being and social development. His strong involvement in civic-oriented programs can be traced back to his formative years at PNU, where he served as a student leader during the university’s transition from PNC to PNU—an experience that deepened his sense of purpose, discipline, and public service.

As a proud government employee and educator, Dr. Escartin often draws inspiration from the PNU Hymn, particularly the lines “Sa mga Guro’y Ina, Dala’y Ilaw, Sadyang Tanglaw,” which remind him of how PNU has been a guiding light throughout his life and professional journey.

His unwavering dedication to education and community engagement has earned him numerous regional and national recognitions, including the prestigious Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, the highest honor conferred by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and Malacañang Palace. He has also been recognized by the Department of Education and various universities for his exemplary contributions to education and public service.