Preschool Leadership

Our preschool is Odyssey’s leading program in sweet, nurturing spirit. Their class offers a Friday Morning Market each week on campus and participates in Asheville city-wide and Montford neighborhood festivals throughout the year. Students are leaders in their every day routine with classroom jobs and extend this leadership to the greater community through their garden program.
3.5, 4, and 5 year olds tend the soil, seed, and water plant starts that later become the seedlings for sale at the market! In addition, Director Courtney Fincher leads her class through the cultivation and harvest of Holy Basil tea, another Odyssey product for sale to the community. All sales from this project are used to support programs in their classroom and to support our Odyssey family.
Current News & Events
Odyssey Middle school welcomed Mr. Kevin Rumley and Clifford his service dog His journey is a remarkable story of resilience and transformation. As a young Marine lance corporal, Rumley was nearly killed by an improvised explosive device in Iraq in 2004, which resulted in severe injuries and the loss of his best friend. Following 18 months of treatment and 32 surgeries, Today, Rumley serves as the coordinator of the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court in Asheville. This role allows him to apply his personal experiences and professional training to assist other veterans in their recovery journeys . His story is a powerful testament to the potential for growth and change, even in the face of daunting challenges . #828isgreat #odysseyhighavl #OdysseySchoolAdventures #odysseyschoolavl #buncombecountyveteranstreatmentcourt #vtc #buncombecounty #asheville #northcarolina #servicedog #goldenretriever #marines #veterans ...
Odyssey Poppin!! Middle School Dance. Thank you to all of our Independent school partners. #hangerhall #woodsonbranchnatureschool #frenchbroadriveracademy #thelearningcommunityschool #rainbowcommunityschool #odysseyschoolavl You all rock!!!! The kids had a blast. Thank you DJ @ryanbproductions Thank you Asheville Fire Department #ashevillenc #greatschools #OdysseySchoolAdventures #828isgreat #schooldance #epic #ashevillefiredept #fogmachine #videooftheday #instagood ...
It will be here before you know it! Odyssey's 16th Annual Festival of Light is an evening filled with joyful, creative and whimsical skits, songs and performances from students pre-k through 12th grade. Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 PM. #theodysseyway #odysseyschoolavl ...
Here is the link for online donations! Every bit helps Odyssey to the Annual Fund goal and is tax-deductible. Please allow us to make this unique education available to those who can't afford it. Donations also support classroom resources and teacher professional development. https://odysseycommunity.org/donate🍂📚✉💚#givingtuesday ...
Here is the link to make your tax-deductible donation to Odyssey School's Annual Fund and in the process join a global campaign of generosity! https://odysseycommunity.org/donate/ ...
🌟 It's #GivingTuesday! 🌟 Today, I am asking you to support our school for a purpose bigger than ourselves – to support the bright young minds at Odyssey School Asheville. 📚✨ Our mission to provide innovative, inclusive, and individualized education has never been more vital. With your support, we can ensure that every student has the tools to succeed, explore, and dream. 💡 Here's the impact of your generosity: Increased opportunity for students through scholarships. Access to technology and materials that support learning. Improving our facilities ensures that we maintain a safe and comfortable learning environment. Every contribution, big or small, opens up a world of possibilities for our students. 🌈🌍 🤝 Join us in this movement: Donate via the link on our website Odyssey School Asheville. Share this post and spread the word. Tag us in your stories with #odysseyschoolavl , and tell us why you believe in our School! Let's shape a future filled with curiosity, creativity, and community. 💖 Thank you for being a part of our journey. 🙏 #OdysseySchoolAdventures #odysseyhighavl #OdysseySchool #odysseyschoolavl #greatschools #828isgreat #ashevillenc #givingtuesday #firstchoice #thankyou Dr. Eric "Big E" Howard Head of School ...
Pre-K Teachers
Kim Prue
she / her Pre-k Teacher Kim has been integrated in the lives of our Asheville children for almost a decade. During her time in previous classroom environments, Kim enjoyed fostering relationships through nature-based play and encouraged social emotional development Read More...
Agustin Palomo Ramos
Music Teacher, Pre-K – 12th : Healing Through Drums & Music Agustín is a national and international musical artist born in San Jose, Costa Rica. He earned a degree in Music & Social Behavioral Sciences from the University of Read More...
Haviva Dror
Pre-k Director she/her Haviva Dror holds an AAS degree in Early Childhood Education and a certificate in Special Education. She has been an Early Childhood educator since 2003. As a teacher, Haviva believes in creating a nurturing, loving, and Read More...
Meredith Rucker
PreK Afterschool Teacher she/her Meredith Rucker is grateful to be a part of the Odyssey community. She experiences joy and meaning in her life by nurturing children’s individuality, imagination, and development through intentional engagement. Meredith is currently a student Read More...
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