Michelle Zulim-Clark
Instructor, Movement and Health Sciences

Hi! My name is Michelle Zulim-Clark, and I’ve been teaching at Cuesta College since 2009. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Kinesiology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. You might be wondering—what is Kinesiology? It’s the scientific study of human movement. My focus within the field was exercise physiology and cardiac rehabilitation.

At Cuesta, I teach a variety of health courses, including Women’s Health Issues, Introduction to Public Health, and Health Aspects of Drug Use. I love teaching health and wellness because it's so relevant to everyday life—you can actually use what you learn! One of my college professors once said, “You have a right to be healthy—exercise it!” That’s a philosophy I’ve carried with me ever since.

In addition to teaching, I work for the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department as a Health Education Specialist. I run the fall prevention program for seniors ages 60 and up. If you're curious about that work, I’m always happy to chat more about it!

Outside of work, I enjoy an active lifestyle that includes ballet classes, jogging, walking, hiking, sailing, playing at the beach, swimming, and indoor cycling. I also love spending time with my family. My daughter is currently a student at SLO High School and dances with the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo.

I’m proud to serve on the board of the Civic Ballet of SLO, where I currently hold the role of treasurer.

I’m also a big sports fan! My favorites include:

• Football: San Francisco 49ers

• Baseball: San Francisco Giants

• Basketball: Golden State Warriors

Looking forward to learning and moving together!