Barry Westling

Barry is an award winning educator and health practitioner. He has over 35 years experience practicing and teaching in the medical sciences. For the past 25 years he has served as Dean and Administrative Director for Respiratory Care Education at San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC). Barry was instrumental in writing SJVC's first A.S. degree program, developing its online Respiratory Therapy degree program, and creating the college's study skills seminar for at-risk youth ("Positive Perspectives"). He has been the recipient of numerous professional and educational awards, including the Career College Association (CCA) Teacher of the Year award in 2003.

Barry has specialized teaching credentials in adult and vocational education. He is a licensed trainer for the Coaching for PROformance management training program. He has been an active textbook reviewer and professional credentialing examination writer since 1994. Besides associate degrees in Respiratory Therapy and Business Administration, Barry has a B.S. degree in Vocational Education from California State University Stanislaus and an M.S. degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from the University of LaVerne. He has also completed graduate course work in Business Organizational Management.