Program Staff

The toll-free number to contact the Academy:   1-800-926-0643
Fax Number:    805-782-6885   (Do not fax applications)
Address:    Grizzly Youth Academy
                     P.O.Box 3209
                     San Luis Obispo, 93403-3209

Major John Oberg
 Director

1SG Fermin Barbosa
Cadre Supervisor 

Recruiting, Placement, Mentoring Dept:
Please contact this dept. for program information
1-800-926-0643

Admissions:  SGT Natalie Jardine - 805-782-6853 or 1-800-926-0643   natalie.jardine@us.army.mil

SFC Suzy Elwell, Recruiting, Placement, and Mentor Coordinator
at 805-782-6886 or e-mail at suzy.elwell@us.army.mil

 1st platoon case manager:   SFC Danny Castillo -
805-782-6889   danny.castillo@us.army.mil

2nd platoon case manager: CPL Sheila Shoe-
805-782-6867  cplshoe@gmail.com

3rd platoon case manager: SSG Simone Holt-
805-782-6888 simone.holt@us.army.mil

4th platoon case manager: SGT Tina Scrudato -
805-782-6893   temp. e-mail   tina.a.scrudato@us.army.mil
Mentor Coordinator:  SFC Danny Castillo - 805-782-6889

Los sargentos Castillo hablan tambien espanol.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT   (Please do not call for general program information)

Mr. Paul Piette - Principal
Grizzly Challenge Charter School  
P.O. Box 3209
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-3209 
(805)782-6819                    

Mr. Mark Plants - Academic Records (Transcripts)
Grizzly Grizzly Challenge Charter School
P.O. Box 3209
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-3209
Phone: (805) 782-6882  (Do not call for program information)
Fax: (805) 594-6296

MEDICAL CLINIC
Grizzly Youth Academy
P.O. Box 3209
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
(805) 594-6480 or 782-6857
Fax: (805) 594-6495