W R Odell Elementary School

My 2 children attend this school and we are very happy overall. We love that the school is located in our neighborhood. Our experience with the administration has been very positive, and the few issues we had were resolved to our satisfaction. Great communication from the teachers as well as Dr. Marsh. They welcome feedback and love parent involvement. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved for your child at this school. We would like to see some improvements on the playground. Some of the equipment is old and the slides are metal, so the children cannot use them when it's hot.
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I have 2 children here, over all the school is a good school. The principal has a giant heart. She loves the kids but sometimes they need a stern person not a soft heart. I believe it is like every other school, there are teachers who go the extra mile and there are those who have a problem dealing with kids who are not average whether they are above or below average. Bullying happens... again some teachers are all over it and try to nip it in the bud..others not so active about it. Over all if you stay on top of your child s education and communicate with them this school is great... All schools have their issues.. DONT BE AFRAID TO STAND UP FOR YOUR CHILD! Communication with the teacher and or counselor or vp will solve almost any issue :) They have a great gifted program. There are security cameras; pick up and drop off seem to run pretty smooth. They are always working to improve things. They are also not afraid to change things or try new things academic wise, although not always a good thing. IF you can volunteer do it, it helps the teachers and out and you get a chance to see firsthand how your child s class works and what they are learning.
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Both of my children have attended Odell and loved it. I also love Odell as the teachers are awesome! This school has a great atmosphere and staff that really cares. My daughter has received extra help and services and has improved greatly! The principal is a wonderful woman and parent involvement is high. Also communication has been wonderful and I just can't say enough good things about this school!
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My Daughter attends kingerarten at Odell, and she is having lots of fun and learning at the same time. But as with all things education, the parent has to be an active participant in their child's education,
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This is a very nice school! The teachers are great! All of my children went there and we still have a son there. Our son loves it there! My daughters that went there loved it there and hated leaving.
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Excellent school! Excellent teachers! We have loved every one for the last 4 years. My daughter has excelled! Thank you!
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My children have had wonderful teachers each school year at Odell. We love our school!
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Odell is one of the best schools...My daughter started Odell her 1st grade year...she had Mrs. Widenhouse and we loved her...2nd grade was Miss Cantley, 3rd grade Ms. Gordon and 4th grade Ms. Benson. I must say that we have had some amazing teachers...Unfortunately, we moved from NC to TN and we miss everyone so much...the staff is professional and very friendly...Odell we miss you!!!
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My child has been to Odell since kindergarten, and now she is entering the 4th grade. She has always been eager to get to school in the mornings and never complained about he work. She has had top-notch teachers every year and has been very happy here. Excellent atmosphere - love the new school and the principal couldn't be better.
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W.R. Odell is a great school. The adminstration and staff are amazing. My daughter just completed her first year at Odell and she had a phenomenal year. Miss Miller was her 1st grade teacher and she is wonderful. She truly understands the meaning of 'educating the total child'. I could not have asked for a better first grade teacher for my daughter. Sumitted by a parent
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