Instructor Information
Contact Information:
Email
School Phone
(805) 769-1500 x50939
Classroom
PRHS 1019
The best way to contact me is by email. I check it regularly during the school week, and will respond as quickly as possible. By email would also be the best way to set up a time for a phone conversation or in person meeting.
Class Schedule:
Period 1: Sports Medicine
Period 2: Introduction to Healthcare
Period 3: Sports Medicine
Period 4: Introduction to Healthcare
Period 6: Athletic Training Practicum, Community Healthcare Practicum
Hello!
My name is Shelby LaMendola and I am excited to be entering my seventh year as a Bearcat. Previously I spent 8 years teaching Sports Medicine and working as a full time Athletic Trainer here on the central coast. The opportunity to take on full time teaching in the Health Science and Medical Technology CTE pathway has been a dream come true. My path to the classroom has been unique, beginning at UC Davis where I completed a B.A. in Psychology, and a 3 year internship in Athletic Training. After graduation I spent 2 years in my hometown working as an assistant athletic trainer for the high school football team, and assisted in instruction for the athletic training course. It was during this time that I became passionate about bringing health science career preparation to secondary school students, opening up opportunities for hands on learning and skill attainment while in high school. I made the decision to further my education at Fresno State where I completed a B.S. in Kinesiology-Athletic Training, and earned my certification as an Athletic Trainer. During my time at Fresno State I had the opportunity to work with the Football and Baseball teams, including being in the dugout as an athletic trainer when the team won the NCAA Championship in 2008. As a practicing healthcare professional and career technical educator I bring our Bearcat students valuable knowledge about heath career opportunities, educational paths, professional development, local industry connections, and the education and practical skills required to be successful in the booming healthcare field.
Certifications:
NATA BOC Athletic Trainer
American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Professional Rescuers
American Red Cross BLS and First Aid Instructor
National Emergency Communications Certification, Certified Instructor