Jodi is a native
of Howard County, Maryland and a proud graduate of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS.) She earned a Master of
Arts and Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology from Towson University and worked for the HCPSS as a School Psychologist
from 1989 to 2005. During her time with HCPSS, Jodi worked closely with many families impacted by autism spectrum disorder.
She learned, first hand, about the daily struggles many of these families face, and it was through these experiences that
she began her quest to find meaningful treatment that would bring about lasting changes for families. In the spring of 1999,
Jodi earned a graduate certificate from Johns Hopkins University in the Education of Students with Autism and Other Pervasive
Developmental Disorders. In the spring of 2004, while continuing her full-time employment with HCPSS, Jodi began her training
with the Connections Center in Houston, TX. Learning about the philosophy and research on which the Relationship Development
Intervention® Program is based was truly a life changing experience for Jodi. She then decided to devote all her professional
energies to consulting with families through RDI® and established her private practice (Peer Bridges, LLC) in the summer
of 2004. Jodi completed the supervision process in December of 2005 and became the first RDI® Program Certified Consultant
in Maryland. Her private practice is limited to RDI® consultation. |
