Coranna Adams
Executive Director
Cory Adams has lived in Asheville since 1997 and holds a degree in English literature from Warren Wilson College. As the child of two public school teachers, Cory was drawn to the non-profit world and to Odyssey through her love of learning. Her oldest son Simon entered the Odyssey Preschool program in 2008. “At the time, I was looking for a school that would lay a supportive emotional foundation while teaching our son how to learn and think—and of course have fun. As he grows older, I keep him at Odyssey because he loves it, and because I believe that Integral Education, with its focus on reflection and self-awareness is preparation every child should have to lead a successful life.” Cory has been co-leading the school since 2014.
A former business owner, Cory is responsible for managing much of the day-to-day operations, budgeting, and facilities at Odyssey. As a faculty member, she works primarily with Odyssey High School. Her focus as an administrator is on partnership and collaboration, using Dynamic Governance, the Integral Model, and Compassionate Communication to actualize on strategic planning for the school.
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We were excited to host James Beard nominee and local celebrity chef @acallcapps 🤩 in the podcast studio today! Stay tuned for our conversation about teaching in the kitchen. 🍽🎙#podcast #chefsofinstagram #cheflife #culinaryarts #bestpractices #professionaldevelopment #teachersofinstagram #integraleducation #podcastlife #asheville #ashevillenc
Day of the Heart at Odyssey School is all about community, compassion, and appreciation. Take time to connect with your heart today and with the people you love. 🌎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💝 #valentines #heart #community #love #loveyourself #loveeveryone #heartcentered #integraleducation #holisiticeducation #privateschool #independentschool #k12 #prek #asheville #ashevillenc #yoga #kidyoga #studentleaders
High school study hall in action! Imagine feeling as comfortable curling up with a good book at school as you do at home. That’s what a day in a small community school looks like. #rigorous #personal #comfortable #curlupwithagoodbook #schooliscool #integraleducation #happyteen #happylife #studyhall #k12 #asheville #ashevillenc #dayinthelife #highschool
Well said, @edutopia. We believe this is 100% accurate and can’t wait to introduce you to the unquantifiably magical Odyssey School faculty tomorrow night during our Meet The Teachers open house event. 🎈#asheville #ashevillenc #openhouse #k12 #privateschool #independentschool #integraleducation #preschool #bestteachersever #lovewins
These are Ken Wilber’s words. Thoughts provoked? Curious to learn more about how this philosopher influenced a whole way of teaching and way of being for the Odyssey School community? 🦉 Come and learn with us on Wed, Feb 12th at 6:30 pm. It’s an Open House and you’re invited. ❤️ #openhouse #schooliscool #prek #k12 #kenwilber #integraleducation #creative #collaborative #reflective #philosophy #rainpuddle #reflectionphotography #asheville #ashevillenc #montford #ashevillephotography #ashevilleintherain #quotes #quotestoliveby #privateschool #independentschool #holisticschool
Hurry! Mark your calendar! It’s Meet The Teachers Night, Odyssey’s PreK-12 Open House event, on Wednesday, Feb 12. @ 6:30pm. 🦉 Learn more about why Odyssey School is an awesome independent school experience for bright, creative, and authentic kids. #rundontwalk #privateschool #independentschool #integraleducation #creativekids #authentic #enrollment #admissions #k12 #asheville #ashevillenc #highschool #middleschool #openhouse #february2020