Jody (Ngāi Tahu, Raukawa, Waikato Tainui) lectures in the Education Department at the University of Canterbury. An experienced educator and facilitator, she has worked internationally and taught in numerous Christchurch primary and high schools over the past 15 years and has also managed the Te Kaupapa Whakaora Alternative Education Secondary School. Jody completed a Master of Education (MEd) with First Class Honours in 2017, and is working towards her Doctor of Education (EdD).