UC/CSU A-G Courses: Sports Therapy meets the Area "g" College-Preparatory Elective requirement and Anatomy & Physiology meets the Area "d" Laboratory Science requirement.
I started out as a high school student in a ROP Sports Therapy class. I went on to UC Davis where I earned a BS in Physical Education. While at Davis, I had the opportunity to participate in a 4-year internship with their athletic training department. After graduation, I became a Certified Athletic Trainer and worked as a teacher and athletic trainer for a high school in San Jose. I also continued my education, earning two teaching credentials and a master's degree. My journey has now come full circle, as I am now teaching Sports Therapy in a ROP program. This is my 30th year as a teacher and my 21st here at Mission Valley ROP.
My philosophy for teaching is that the students should have fun, be engaged and learn something at the same time. I recognize that not all students will pursue a career in health/medicine, therefore I emphasize skills that they will be able to use throughout their life. As an ROP teacher, there is also an emphasis placed on personal responsibility and professionalism.
Nation Athletic Trainers' Association: The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is the professional membership association for certified athletic trainers and others who support the athletic training profession. Founded in 1950, the NATA has grown to more than 30,000 members worldwide today. The majority of certified athletic trainers choose to be members of the NATA – to support their profession, and to receive a broad array of membership benefits.
