Palomar College Faculty Spotlight: Sarah Desrochers

Associate Professor Sarah Desrochers is a full-time faculty member in the Emergency Medical Department and serves as the Program Director for the EMT and Paramedic programs. Her career in EMS began in 2000 when she earned her EMT certification from Crafton Hills Community College.  She earned a degree in Criminal Justice in 1999 from the University of Louisiana-Monroe where she feels honored to have earned a full ride scholarship (athletic and academic combined) to play softball at ULM.  Fun fact:  Although only 5’2, Sarah was the starting catcher her sophomore year through senior year. 

In 2011, she earned a master’s degree in Adult Education and Training in 2011 from the University of Phoenix.  She chose to go back to school as she wanted to learn more about adult education so she could become a better instructor for the students. 

A paramedic for 18 years, Professor Desroches worked for American Medical Response from 2000-2007 and for Mercy Air as a flight paramedic from 2007-2016. In addition to training and mentoring students for success, she works for the Auto Club Speedway as a paramedic.

Professor Desrochers is proud of the positive learning environment her program team created and invites you to stop by at the program’s headquarters at Palomar College’s Escondido Education Center.