Jodi joined the Political Science Department in 2000 and currently teaches American Government, Honors American Government, Contemporary Issues in American Government, California Government, and Capital Field Trip: Sacramento Seminar.  As the Coordinator of the Honors Program, Jodi enjoys oversees the college's Honor's Ambassador Program and also invites noted political figures to her classes as guest speakers. She received both her B.A. and M.P.A. from CSU Fullerton.

She was selected 2014 Teacher of the Year from a group of finalists by a committee composed of members of the Associated Students Curriculum & Education Committee and the Faculty Senate. The four other finalists were Mathematics Josh Danufsky, Humanities' Deidre Hughes, Natural Sciences Dr. Mary Nolan-Riegle, and Natural Sciences Dr. Jo Wen Wu. 

Health Services is hosting its Annual Spring Health Fair on Thursday, April 10, from 10 am - 1 pm on the Quad.  The fair will include free blood pressure, glucose, chiropractic and dental screenings, as well as live DJ music, free giveaways, and over 40 health organizations providing life-saving information.  A crashed car provided by Mothers Against Drunk Driving will also be displayed between the 300 and 500 buildings for the entire week of to remind everyone about the dangers of drinking and driving.  

Each spring, 30 Fullerton College students are named Men and Women of Distinction. The students are nominated by administrators, faculty, staff and classmates, and have distinguished themselves in a wide variety of diverse areas, such as scholarship, divisional, departmental, contributions and service to the college. In years past, each student has received a scholarship, however, due to budget shortfalls, additional contributions are needed this year.

Donations are being sought from Fullerton College faculty and staff to ensure the scholarships continue. Checks, made payable to Fullerton College with the subject "M&WoD Scholarship, are being accepted by Associated Students now through Wednesday, April 30.