Candidate for
Council Member; City of La Mesa

Dr. Arapostathis was born in La Mesa and has lived his entire life in the Jewel of the Hills. He has witnessed La Mesa's development into a charming hamlet nestled in the hills of San Diego County which attracts residents in search of a better life outside the hustle and bustle of the City of San Diego.

As a youth, Dr. Arapostathis attended Lemon Avenue Elementary School and La Mesa Middle School.

He graduated high school from Helix High School.

He has been a teacher in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District for 18 years.

He is currently teaching 2nd grade at Rolando Elementary School.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - SDSU
• Master of Arts, Education - SDSU
• Doctorate, Education - USD/SDSU

A distinguished professional educator who grew up in La Mesa, Dr. Arapostathis has earned numerous accolades for his efforts to improve his community, including the following honors:

• 2010 Rose Award Winner
• Grand Marshal - La Mesa Flag Day Parade
• 2006 - La Mesa "Hometown Hero"
• 2004 - Named the Athenagoras Humanitarian of the Year
• 2004 - San Diego County Office of Education and Old Globe Theatre Bravissimo Award
• 2000 - La Mesa + Spring Valley School District Teacher of the Year
• 2000 - Honored as one of the top ten teachers in San Diego County
• 1999 - The San Diego County Board of Supervisors proclaimed March 9th, "Mark Arapostathis Day"
• 1999 - California Center for the Arts Education Achievement Award
• 1995 PTA 9th district Honorary Service Award

• Past President of the La Mesa Arts Alliance

• Founding Member of Sundays At Six Concert Series

• La Mesa Community Service Commissioner

• Director of Peter Pan Jr. Theater/C. Hook
  Theater

• La Mesa Centennial Committee

• La Mesa Historical Society

• Safe Routes to School Commission