Jodi McBride, EdD

Interim Program Director, MA Leadership; Assistant Professor of Leadership
My educational philosophy combines Transformational Servant Leadership with student-centred humanism, believing my role is to create a safe learning environment and foster learners to reach their fullest potential.

Jodi McBride is Interim Program Director and Assistant Professor of Leadership in the Master of Arts in Leadership (MA Lead) program at Trinity Western University (TWU). A graduate of the MA Lead program herself, she began teaching in 2019 and became a full-time faculty member in 2024. She earned her Doctor of Education at Walden University, where she focused on transformative adult learning. Her dissertation, grounded in Mezirow’s transformative learning theory, explored the barriers novice early childhood educators experience when applying pre-service knowledge in practice. This work reflects her deep commitment to adult learning, growth, and transformation.

Before joining TWU, Jodi spent over a decade leading a nonprofit focused on literacy and life skills for underserved populations. As Executive Director of Read Right Society, she designed and led a wide range of community-based programs, including adult literacy, ESL and settlement support, youth engagement, legal aid partnerships, and early childhood education. One of her most impactful initiatives was envisioning and spearheading Swetexel Daycare and Preschool, a reconciliation-based social enterprise developed in partnership with Yale First Nation and Grace Baptist Church. The centre models cross-sector collaboration and culturally grounded community service.

Jodi brings over 20 years of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and curriculum development. Her curriculum design experience spans kindergarten through grade seven, community programming, and graduate-level education. Her diverse teaching background includes international and local contexts, including Mexico, Japan, the United States, and Canada. These cross-cultural experiences have shaped her inclusive and relational approach to education. Her leadership is rooted in servant leadership, organizational development, and systems thinking. Jodi is passionate about creating inclusive, learner-centered environments and empowering learners to grow into confident, capable leaders. She lives on the unceded territory of Chawathil First Nation in Hope, British Columbia.

  • EdD (Walden University; 2025)
  • The Path: Your Journey through Indigenous Canada Certificate (2022)
  • San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Certificate (2021)
  • MA Lead (Trinity Western University; 2018)
  • Public Policy for Nonprofits Certificate, United Way Public Policy Institute (University of British Columbia; 2016)
  • BA Comm (Trinity Western University; 2004)
  • Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate (Trinity Western University; 2004)
  • Associates of Arts and Science Degree (Whatcom Community College; 2001)
  • Certificate in Biblical Studies (Ecola Bible School; 1997)

Expertise

Adult education, leadership, curriculum development, literacy, transformative learning, non profit, social enterprise

Awards & Honours

  • Riasat Ali Khan Diversity Award (2022)
  • Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia Conference Speaker (2022)
  • Women of Distinction Award Nominee (2019)
  • Fraser Valley Cultural Diversity Award Nominee (2018)
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society member

Recent Publications

McBride, J. (2025). Novice Early Childcare Educators’ Experiences Applying Pre-Service Education Knowledge and Theories in Practice at Childcare Centers (Order No. 32118158). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

Affiliations & Memberships

  • International Leadership Association
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success

  • LDRS 501 Strategic Leadership
  • LDRS 504 Leadership, Values & Ethics
  • LDRS 591 Scholarly Inquiry
  • LDRS 697 Leadership Integration Project I
  • LDRS 698 Leadership Integration Project II