Jody Wheeler

Jody Wheeler serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of General Education at Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, California. His interdisciplinary background bridges academic theory with creative practice across multiple domains.

His educational foundation includes:

• M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology and Human Development from George Mason University
• M.F.A. in Film and Television Writing and Production from UCLA
• B.A. in Political Science from James Madison University

Wheeler's research centers on narrative structures as the unifying thread across human disciplines. He examines how individuals construct meaning through ordered sequences of emotions, ideas, and events—whether in personal identity formation (Counseling Psychology), societal organization (Political Science), or artistic expression (Film). His teaching philosophy emphasizes message refinement: "Everyone has something to say... explore the best way to say it, then revise and polish your message to the point it shines as bright and clear as it can." This approach manifests in both classroom instruction and creative media production.

Professional activities extend beyond academia into active creative practice:

• Feature film writing, producing, and directing
• Consulting on narrative development and communication strategies
• Artisanal bread-making as complementary creative expression