Geo is back! This time, he is here to talk all about his learning around Type 2 Diabetes, including it's sometimes-bizarre history, biological function, harmful stereotypes, and ways to avoid a Type 2 diagnosis.

In this Scholar Showcase, Rebecca enlists the help of her sister, Miriam, to learn more about schizophrenia. While the girls lighten the mood with their banter, they take the time to understand the truth behind a schizophrenia diagnosis, along with a deconstruction of some of the harmful myths perpetuated by the media about mental illness more generally.

On this installment of the Scholar Showcase series, Anevay shares with her audience what she has learned about breast cancer, and how she has had her life personally impacted by the disease.

Against all odds, Courtney and Hunter manage to carve out the time to put together another episode, this time to discuss the recent semester transition at Odyssey. They highlight the two major projects their scholars have embarked upon, the transition between classes, and big events coming up in their personal futures!

Courtney and Hunter reconvene to talk about the wins and the losses so far from distance learning this year. Less structure, more conversation, which is always a nice change of pace, especially when we don't get to meet in person anymore! Plus, special guest appearance from Luno.

Hunter and Courtney dive in to talking about their unique interdisciplinary projects, the successes of managing such work over distance learning, and the ways they attempt to ground their work in authentic experiences. Plus, Hunter shares a painful episode from his adventures in parenting.

In this second installment of New Staff Sit-Down, Courtney and Hunter catch up with Desiree and Caroline, who teach humanities and science, respectively. Both advisors get vulnerable about their experiences with young people so far, as well as celebrate the community they have found here at Odyssey. Plus, Courtney gets the Avengers audio treatment.

After a month of learning together, Courtney and Hunter get to sit down with a couple of new staff members, Brother Holmes and Mark, to see how life at Odyssey has started out. They share their prior work experiences, as well as everything they've managed so far with new scholars on campus. Plus, Hunter learns he is sometimes awful at opening up a podcast episode.

Courtney and Hunter reflect on their first day back on distance learning for the 2020-21 school year, sharing their big wins (and some remaining challenges) and looking forward to what the remainder of the year has in store. Huge shoutout to their colleagues and support staff who made the first day back so successful. Hunter Simmons - [email protected] Courtney Wright - [email protected]

Courtney and Hunter are back to kick off the second season of The Odyssey of Learning Podcast! After reflecting over their summers, the hosts discuss how preparations for the new school year have been coming along considering the renewed efforts at distance learning. They share some of their recent professional development wins and share their excitement for what this year has in store. Video source: Pedro Noguera on PBL & Equity | PBL World 2019 Keynote (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XCsskVAtPU) Hunter Simmons - [email protected] Courtney Wright - [email protected]