Jody Graydon
As a long time social activist and a life long concerned citizen, Jody uses her writing to educate others on often forgotten social issues.
Jody's hunger for knowledge feeds into her ever expanding interests, which fuels her desire to write. A few of her current interests include; Environmental Issues, Child Welfare, Politics and Society, New Media, Special Needs Education and Aboriginal Rights.
Her writing career officially began at the University of Western Ontario, where she studied journalism and the inner-workings of the media industry. She completed her MA in Communications at Ottawa University, where she studied Aboriginal Representations in the Media.
Since the completion of her graduate degree, Jody has broadened her interest in the publishing sector to also include editorial work. Not only is she an avid and passionate writer but she also has a keen eye for lay out and design.
Currently, Jody is a freelance writer who also works as an instructor therapist at a school for children with special needs.
She hopes that you enjoy reading her work as much as she enjoys writing it.
Latest Articles
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Respite Care
This article introduces the 4C's of being a great respite worker.
Jan 25, 2009
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Sustainable Transportation
The expanding population needs to become more environmentally conscious and adopt new ways of commuting to work.
Dec 3, 2008
- Jody Graydon
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Teacher Surplus in Ontario
To teach or not to teach: What fuels wannabe teacher's desire to enter into this profession and are their reasons legitimate?
Nov 25, 2008
- Jody Graydon
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Protecting Barack Obama
With Obama's safety in potential danger, people everywhere are asking: What is being done to protect the future American President?
Nov 19, 2008
- Jody Graydon
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Canadian Aboriginal Reserves in Crisis
Thousands of Aboriginal Canadians are living in poverty but little is being done to help this marginalized group.
Nov 13, 2008
- Jody Graydon
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How to Stop the Genocide in Darfur
Three simple steps anyone can take to help stop the genocide in Darfur.
Nov 9, 2008
- Jody Graydon
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Aboriginal Representation in the Media
Aboriginal self-representation in the media ensures more accurate portrayals of Aboriginal people.
Nov 4, 2008
- Jody Graydon
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Aboriginals Working in the Media
To correct media misrepesentation of Aboriginals there needs to be more Aboriginal journalists and editors.
Nov 3, 2008
- Jody Graydon
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Autism Myths
Autism is fast becoming a well known issue. However, it is still highly misunderstood by the general public. This article debunks popular myths about Autism.
Oct 27, 2008
- Jody Graydon
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