The Odyssey of Learning
The Odyssey of Learning
Hunter Simmons & Courtney Wright
Educators with a passion for modern pedagogy and small talk.
Scholars Supporting Scholars (Episode 34)
Another trimester, another exhibition! Courtney and Hunter get together to reflect on last month's Trimester I Exhibition, and also talk about a recent opportunity for Odyssey's freshman to collaborate and receive feedback from our seniors. We are also reminded that for all of our bickering, winter in Southern California just doesn't compare to most other places in the world.
Dec 14, 2021
31 min
Back in the Saddle (Episode 33)
Courtney and Hunter are back! Now that in-person learning has returned, our hosts are back in the saddle to reflect on the transition back to campus, along with the success and challenges of teaching seniors and freshmen. Plus, Courtney and Hunter had plenty of life updates in between. Here's to a renewed Season 2!
Oct 21, 2021
30 min
Scholar Showcase, Ep. 7: Type 2 Diabetes (feat. Geovanni Lara)
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.
Mar 7, 2021
9 min
Scholar Showcase, Ep. 6: Schizophrenia (feat. Rebecca & Miriam Oregel)
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.
Mar 6, 2021
18 min
Scholar Showcase, Ep. 5: Breast Cancer (feat. Anevay Cabrera)
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.
Mar 4, 2021
8 min
Distance Learning: The Semester Swap (Episode 32)
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!
Mar 1, 2021
31 min
Distance Learning: Post-Thanksgiving Check-In (Episode 31)
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.
Dec 7, 2020
30 min