Jodi Morinaka

Ms. Jodi Morinaka is a Lecturer in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences within the College of Health & Human Services at California State University, Long Beach. Her work focuses on early childhood education and curriculum development.

• Education: M.A. in Elementary Education (CSULB), B.A. in Sociology (CSULB), B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies (CSULB)

Morinaka has contributed to educational frameworks, including instructional guides for infant/toddler learning and integrated curriculum planning for young children. She is certified as a Child Development Site Supervisor and has participated in professional development initiatives centered on team cohesion and challenging behavior transformation.

Her professional activities include membership in organizations like the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and involvement in the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee. She has led trainings on trust, conflict resolution, and pandemic-era childcare reopening protocols.

• Certifications: Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (2006–present)
• Professional Development: DISC Training (The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team), Faculty Initiative Projects on curriculum best practices, and LGBTQ-inclusive school climate workshops

Morinaka maintains active community engagement through the ECE Practicum Community of Practice and the Kindergarten Festival Committee.