Odessa Elementary School

I can't say enough positive thing about Odessa Elementary. My daughter is in her second year there and loves it. From the Administrative staff to the teacher to the volunteers, they are all great. The education my daughter is receiving is beyond my expectation for a public school. THANK YOU to all the staff that makes this school so awesome!
--Submitted by a parent

We just made a cross-country move from Utah to Florida and were extremly concerned with the school(s) system; we heard horror stories. Come to find out, our childrens district (and individual school) is superior to that in Utah. We have more communication between faculty/staff to parent than ever before. They have a lot of 'community' events & programs to keep the families interactive. Our children are learning at a much steadier pace, and we don't feel like he is being rushed into learning. Their reading & vocabulary are exceeding our expectations! I cannot rate the principal leadership too high because we haven't had too many encounters with her - that's a good thing :)
--Submitted by a parent

Wow! What a great first week my children had at Odessa. They are new and the support from administration and staff is overwhelming. My oldest, who finds school easy, has been challenged with HW already! They both love their teachers. The Principal knows her stuff and does what is best for all children. Thrilled to be a part of the areas newest "A" school!!
--Submitted by a parent

I am very disappointed with the quality of education provided at Odessa Elementary. My child did not receive the behavior or social support she needed as a child with special needs. Administration is appalling, unsupportive, and rude.
--Submitted by a parent

Ruined all the hard work My child accomplished at his former school. Teacher was hardly in class and my child always said he had a sub today. he always did his work on his own with very little help now hew need extra help it's like starting over again.
--Submitted by a parent

I am a teacher as well as a parent at Odessa. I enjoy going to work each day and being surrounded by fun loving, caring educators that do what's best for children. My child enjoys her classroom teacher as well as the specials teachers, media and office staff. I can't say enough good things about my "second home"! Odessa is a great place to work, learn and grow! Looking forward to a wonderful second year. Keep up the great work!!
--Submitted by a teacher

I am a teacher at Odessa and love every minute. I feel blessed and thankful for being a part of a wonderful school family. The respect the staff has for each other is sincere and just amazing. The administration is extremely supportive and creates a nurturing and positive environment. The students are loved and cherished. If the first year is this successful, I can't imagine what is to come in the future.
--Submitted by a teacher

This is a new school which just opened for the 2010/2011 school year. My daughter is in first grade and loves it! Her teacher is wonderful-she is very experienced. All the teachers there seem great. Most of them live in the area and have children at the school. The principal, assistant principal and PTO are very involved. There is open communication between staff and parents. My daughter was at Longleaf last year and learned nothing. We were very disappointed and were overjoyed when Odessa Elementary opened. We could not be happier.
--Submitted by a parent