Steve Mull is a lifelong educator, community leader, and dedicated advocate for public schools with more than 34 years of experience serving students, families, and educatores in East County San Diego. Steve Mull – Candidate
Grossmont Union High School District School Board Candidate – Area 4
Steve Mull is a lifelong educator, community leader, and dedicated advocate for public schools with more than 34 years of experience serving students, families, and educators in East County San Diego. From 1990 to 2025, Steve proudly served the Lakeside Union School District, where he built a distinguished career focused on student achievement, school leadership, and community engagement. Prior to that, he served as Vice Principal for two years and earlier as a classroom teacher and lead teacher. Steve’s leadership extends beyond the school site. He served as a Board Member for River Valley Charter School from 2011 to 2018, giving him direct governance and policy experience that will serve the school board well. In higher education, Steve was an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at National University (1996–1999), where he taught courses in science, math, and social science methods for future educators. A strong believer in community partnerships and student enrichment, Steve founded and coordinated the Lakeside Youth Theater Program from 1999 to 2020 and helped lead the San Diego County Science Olympiad from 1995 to 2017. His work reflects a deep commitment to academics, arts, and student opportunity. Steve’s career has been recognized with numerous honors, including:
• 2025 Rick Smith Community Award – Lakeside Chamber of Commerce
• 2025 Lakeside Kiwanis Educator of the Year
• 2024 FFA Southern Region Administrator of the Year
• 2015 ACSA Middle School Principal of the Year
• 2008 Ten News Leadership Award
• 2002 Lakeside Teacher of the Year
• 1996 Golden Apple Award
Throughout his career, Steve has been known as a thoughtful, student-centered leader who prioritizes academic excellence, school safety, equity, fiscal responsibility, and strong community partnerships. Now, Steve is seeking to continue his service by bringing his decades of classroom, administrative, and board experience to the Grossmont Union High School District School Board.
