JOAN SARLO
Instructor, Physical Education / Health Education
email: joan_sarlo@westvalley.edu
Office Hours: by arrangement
Office: Physical Education
COURSES
TAUGHT AT WEST VALLEY
H.ED
12 - Stress Management - ONLINE
BACKGROUND
- B.A. Physical Education, San Jose State University
- M.A. Physical Education, San Jose State University
- I was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to California when I was 9 years old where I grew up and received my education.
- I taught in San Jose at Lincoln High School.
- After teaching at Lincoln High School for three years, I traveled to Europe, met my husband in Austria (he's Austrian) and lived in St. Anton/am Arlberg, Austria for 4 years. My two daughters were born in Innsbruck, Austria. We then returned to the United States and a son was born in San Jose, California. I now have six grandchildren.
- Upon returning to this country, I taught at San Jose State University and then at West Valley College berginning in 1964.
- I retired as a full time instructor at West Valley after 41 years and now teach as an Associate Faculty member.
- I travel a great deal including trekking in Nepal, a trip around the world at which time I had the opportunity to visit many countries, a trip to South America visiting Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, and Chili and a great deal of travel in America and Europe.
- I lead a very active lifestyle and take part in many fitness activities.
- In addition, I ski (both Alpine and Cross Country) hike and play tennis.
- I read a lot, enjoy the opera and theatre, and enjoy life to its fullest.
