Testimonials

How do Odyssey Parents feel about the school? Click here to watch a video of parent testimonials.

A list of kudos for Odyssey has been growing within me of late, and my experience in the middle school today with the Independent Project presentations was catalyst enough to finally sit down and write a note of acknowledgement and appreciation. Foremost, I would like to offer that the  community of Odyssey seems to be settling into itself after such a short period of less than two years.  The children seem to be supported by a wonderful balance of structure and creative liberty.  That is to say that the structure is more solid and organized than I have ever seen, and serves to support the children in such a way that their creative spirits and minds are allowed to soar.  I am impressed that I receive e-mails from every teacher every week regarding themes and assignments.  And, I know that the teachers are holding the kids accountable to these assignments.  I have never seen my son so interested and engaged in his learning process, and so self-assured and confident.  It is a wonderful experience as a mother to witness your child’s desire to learn, and to see him held in an environment that encourages him to reach as far as he wants.  

Finally, the Independent Projects presentations that I watched today were so well prepared by the students, so very thorough, informative and well researched.  The middle school teachers have established a bar of standard that is exceptional.

  Please accept my gratitude.

Renee



 Eli

December 8, 2008

Odyssey Community School gave my daughter the foundation that she needed to excel. Her problem-solving, artistic and high learning capabilities are all products of her time at Odyssey. I really appreciated the teachers’ passion and dedication to my child’s future. A terrific staff and warm community made for an exceptional experience.

Reggie Tidwell

November 8, 2009

There was a recent op-ed piece in the NY Times by Thomas Friedman about "untouchables"- the people in the work force now whose skills and creative thinking are keeping them ahead of the lay offs and productive in the competitive world of ideas, technology, etc. I felt that article addressed one of the many reasons we send our children to Odyssey- we want them to be critical and creative thinkers and not be shoved volumes of information and then tested on it. Another reason is the moral development that accompanies the academic development. We want our children to have a seamless experience of learning how to be a human being who cares and is compassionate about others and the world, as well as be prepared to contribute to that world. 

Just an anecdote: I had to pick up my son who wasn't feeling well one Friday afternoon. I told my older daughter that I'd prefer to take her too, since we live in Weaverville and I work Friday evenings and it gets hectic. She refused to leave- picture an 8 year old on a couch with books open around her saying, "I don't want to go home early!" That was priceless. 

Batsheva Meiri

November 11, 2009