Candidate for
Trustee; San Diego Unified School District; Trustee Area A

What People Are Saying About Mark Powell

"Mark is both a fine former teacher and administrator, he is solid in his support for kids. I ENDORSE HIM WITHOUT RESERVATION, as a moderate, knowledgeable candidate." -John DeBeck, 20 years on the SD Unified School Board (1990-2010)

"I unequivocally support Mark Powell for School Board. I have had the opportunity to work along side with Mark and see first hand the quality of his work. I am confident that Mark will base all of his school board decisions on what is in the best for students, staff and the community. Mark is a person of unquestionable character and integrity. He is a sound family man, grounded in his beliefs that all students deserve the right to quality education. It is without hesitation that I fully endorse Mark Powell for his candidacy as a school board member with the San Diego Unified School District." Anne Tracy Bolton, High School Principal, Retired

"Mark has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the type needed to be a School Board Member. I have also had the opportunity to observe Mark while he was a school administrator and I was impressed by his management and organizational skills. It was apparent to me that the staff and students looked up to Mr. Powell as a role model. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Mark Powell for the position of School Board Member." Haim Mizrahi. Teacher (35-years) Mount Miguel High School.

"Mark Powell is committed to ensuring that every school is a good school. Mark is a supporter of students, parents, teachers, administrators and non-teaching personnel and has the ability to work effectively with all stake holders so that every student receives the best education possible"- Mitz Lee, Former Trustee, Board of Education, San Diego Unified School District.

"I went to jr high school with Mark Powell and he has always been a man of his word. In my opinion Mark would do a great job at what ever it might be." - Mike Usry

"I have known Mark Powell for over 15 years, during which time I have found him to be a knowledgeable, astute businessman with a common sense approach to challenges. In addition to his business acumen, Mark is also an experienced educator who possesses character and integrity, and will bring a new energy and well reasoned approach to the issues and challenges faced by educators, administrators and parents." - John Jondall, Asst. Fire Chief, Ret. San Diego Fire-Rescue Department

"Having known Mark for over a decade, I attest to his hard work, honesty and extreme dedication to the school program, its teachers and its students. I can not imagine a more qualified candidate. Please follow his lead into the future." - Gary Rudolph, Attorney

Endorsements

Sandy Smith
Bill Green
Tracee Denby
Robert Skolnick
Erick Mayor
Debbie Ottole
Mitz Lee
John DeBeck
Katie Acamipok
JoAnne Maas
Jeri Winberg
Johathan Werdenberg
Duke Won
Claire Lawson
Jim Conway
James Noordyk
Fortunee Powell
Ulner Powell
Benjamin Powell
Judy Fiorentini
LeeAnne Stein
Judy Fiorentini
Marco Fiorentini
Margo Fiorentini
Carlo Fiorentini