• Mr. Burroughs
     
     
    Superintendent/Principal
    Mark Burroughs
     
    Feel free to contact me by e-mail
    or make an appointment with my 
    Executive Assistant, 
    Pamela Hansen at (760) 745-4931 x2300.
     

     

     
     
  • About Superintendent Burroughs
     
    Mr. Burroughs has faithfully served the San Pasqual Union School District for over 15 years.  Prior to assuming his current role of Superintendent/Principal, Mr. Burroughs was a classroom teacher, professional development coach, and assistant principal.  During his tenure with San Pasqual Union, Mr. Burroughs earned numerous honors and awards, including ACSA Superintendent/Principal of the Year (2021), California Teacher of the Year Finalist (2012), and San Diego County Teacher of the Year (2012).  Under Mr. Burroughs’ leadership, San Pasqual Union School was awarded the California School Board Association Golden Bell (2017) for outstanding achievement in the arts.
     
    Prior to his career in public education, Mr. Burroughs served as an officer of the court for the U.S. District Courts in both the Eastern District of Virginia and the Southern District of California.  In addition to his service to the Court, Mr. Burroughs was adjunct faculty in the Federal Judicial Center, training federal officers nationwide on risk management and correctional alternatives. He was recognized as U.S. Pretrial Services Officer of the Year for the Eastern District of Virginia.
     
    Mr. Burroughs is an active member of the Escondido community.  He enjoys coaching soccer, football, and softball. Additionally, Mr. Burroughs currently serves on the Board of the San Pasqual Valley Planning Commission, a member in good standing of the Escondido Rotary, and volunteers time within the Children’s Ministry of New Vintage Church.      
     
    Mr. Burroughs received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology with a minor in Communications and Theater Arts from Wake Forest University.  He later earned a Masters in Cross-Cultural Teaching from National University.  
      

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