She has a degree in art from San Diego State University where she worked primarily in textiles, fiber and artists books. She discovered her passion for photography in the 1970’s doing film and darkroom work. She transitioned to digital photography in 2001. After retiring from a teaching career, she now devotes her time to photography. Jodie has studied with George DeWolfe, Carlan Tapp, Michael Frye, Brett Erickson and Susan Burnstine. In February of 2017 she spent a month in Zion National Park as Artist-in-Resident. She has won numerous awards and has exhibited her prints nationally.