Testimonials

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"Odyssey of the Mind has helped me meet new people, as well as boost my confidence. It teaches you to work in cooperation with others, even if you may have different views."

--K. Ballard, former team member, Parkersburg High School

"It is a fun and educational program that everyone can do if they put their mind to it!"

--E. Armstrong, former team member, Greenmont Elementary

"As an educator and parent, I've seen tremendous personal growth in each student that participates in the Odyssey of the Mind program".

--T. Hardman, Teacher/Coach, Vienna Elementary

"Odyssey of the Mind has taught me to work in a team which is something that I still apply to everything in my life. Odyssey of the Mind is also a way of putting your energy to something positive and accomplishing a goal."

--R. Kenaston, former team member, Jackson Jr. High

"My students are excited about the Odyssey of the Mind and am looking forward to once again taking part in a great Brain Stretching activity."

--D. Murray, Coach, South Preston Middle

"Odyssey has given me a lot of skills - singing, sewing, building sets, writing, thrift shopping, performing, and the list goes on. I never knew you could do so much with a refrigerator box!"

--D. Kenaston, former team member, Parkersburg High School

"Odyssey of the Mind builds great teamwork skills and helps children become independent in their thinking and problem solving."

--S. Armstrong, Coach, Greenmont Elementary

I had dinner with a couple of late-twenties OMers over Christmas, one graduated from Standford with a Masters, the other from NYU Law School. Question:  What did Odyssey of the Mind give you that is still important in your lives?  With about 12 to 14 seconds thought BOTH replied thus:

The ability to solve almost any problem in this context: I have a problem. What do I HAVE that will provide the solution?  NOT what do I NEED? Works every time for these two.

-Bob Schleicher