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

"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