Jodi Marchesso

Jodi Marchesso is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Education at Pacific Oaks College, with affiliations to both the Pasadena campus and online programs. She is also actively serving as the STEM Specialist for the Pasadena Unified School District, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping science education across K–12 levels.

• B.S. in Biology, University of South Dakota, 2001
• B.S. in Secondary Teaching, Black Hills State University, 2004
• M.Ed., William Howard Taft University, 2010
• Ed.D. in Leadership and Management, William Howard Taft University, 2020

Her research and professional interests center on science education reform, particularly the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). She specializes in curriculum and program development, teacher professional development, and instructional coaching. Her work emphasizes science literacy, the 5E instructional model, and supporting educators in transitioning to modern science standards. She also oversees the California Healthy Youth Act and led the pilot and adoption of K–5 History/Social Science materials, reflecting a broad impact on educational policy and practice.

Her publications focus on science education transformation, with an emphasis on pedagogical strategies and standards implementation. The articles highlight trends in science literacy, inquiry-based learning, and systemic reform in K–12 science education, particularly through structured models like the 5E framework and large-scale professional development initiatives.

While no formal scientific awards are listed, her leadership roles and publications reflect significant contributions to the field of education.

Jodi Marchesso advises and supports K–12 science teachers through job-embedded coaching and district-wide professional development. Although no formal graduate students or research grants are mentioned, her work involves leading curriculum adoptions, managing educational programs, and influencing policy at the district level—indicating a strong mentorship and leadership presence in the educational community.

She is involved in key educational initiatives such as the implementation of NGSS, the California Healthy Youth Act, and the adoption of History/Social Science materials in elementary schools. These efforts reflect her leadership in interdisciplinary curriculum development and her role in shaping comprehensive educational programs across science and social studies domains.