Parent Portal
ClassLink Portal
We are excited to announce the launch of ClassLink, a Single Sign On (SSO) portal purchased by the DOE to replace its current Information Management System (IMS), a portal the DOE uses to deliver applications to schools and districts (such as ESchool, IEP Plus, Unit Count, PDMS, and other DOE applications). DOE licensed the free use of ClassLink to every school/district in the state, allowing them to build their own SSO subsites. Click on the button below to learn more.
Staff Directory
Counseling Corner
The Counseling Program at Odyssey Charter School is based on the American School Counselor Associations National Standards and facilitates student development in three content areas:
- Academic
- Post-Secondary Readiness
- Social/Emotional Development
Food Service
Odyssey Charter School is committed to providing well-balanced meals that contribute to the health and well-being of our students. We believe nutrition influences a student’s development, lifelong health, and potential for learning. The meal program provides lunch and breakfast for all of the grades that we serve (Kindergarten thru 12th grade).
Before / After Care Program
Familiar faces, a nurturing environment, and a caring attitude are little things that make up the Before and After Care community at Odyssey Charter School. Click the link below to learn about our before & after care programs.
High School Course Catalog
Please click the link below for the 2024-2025 Course Catalog
Contact Us
Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
School Nurse
Lower School Nurse
My name is Demetra Tzinoudis and I am the full-time school nurse at the lower school for grades kindergarten-2nd. My office is located on the 1st floor in Room 115, Building 26. I am available Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm during the school year. I can be reached as follows (only by e-mail during the summer months):
Demetra Tzinoudis, BSN, RN, CSN
Available 8:00am-3:30pm
Phone: 302-516-8000 x454
Intermediate School Nurse
My name is Paula Lowe and I am the full-time school nurse at the intermediate school for grades 3rd-5th. My office is located on the 1st floor, by the library in Building 22. I am available Monday-Friday, 7:45am-3:15pm during the school year. I can be reached as follows (only by e-mail during the summer months):
Paula Lowe, BSN, RN, CSN
Available 7:45am-3:15pm
Phone: 302-516-8000 x506
Middle School Nurse
My name is Kristin Weaver and I am also a school nurse at the middle school for grades 6th-8th. My office is located on the 1st floor in Room 119, Building 21. My available hours vary. I can be reached as follows (only by e-mail during the summer months):
Kristin Weaver, BSN, RN, PCCN
My days and hours vary weekly
Phone: 302-516-8000 x586
High School Nurse
My name is Brittney Henning and I am the full-time school nurse at the high school for grades 9th-12th. My office is located on the 1st floor in Building 23. I am available Monday-Friday, 7:30am- 3:00pm during the school year. I can be reached as follows (only by e-mail during the summer months):
Brittney Henning, MSN, RN, CSN
Available 7:30am- 3:00 pm
Phone: 302-516-8000 x607
- The school nurse provides direct health care to students and staff.
- The school nurse provides leadership for the provision of health services.
- The school nurse provides screening and referral for health conditions.
- The school nurse promotes a healthy school environment.
- The school nurse promotes health.
- The school nurse serves in a leadership role for health policies and programs.
- The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers.
Healthy children are successful learners. The school nurse has a multi-faceted role within the school setting, one that supports the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of students and their success in the learning process.
You can't educate a child who is not healthy, and you can't keep a child healthy who is not educated.
M. Jocelyn Elders, former Surgeon General
Parent/PTO
Parent/Teacher Organization
The PTO’s mission is to promote open communication and understanding between parents and staff of Odyssey Charter School. Our efforts serve to enhance and maximize the education of every child while aiding them in achieving their highest potential. The OCS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is made up of parents, like you, who give their time and talents for the betterment of our children through a mutually beneficial partnership with the staff of OCS.
The PTO sponsors assistance to teachers in classroom setting, holds fund-raisers for supplemental educational materials and experiences, supports school and family social interaction, and provides a non-biased forum for sharing information on issues that impact our children.
It is our belief that the team effort of a parent teacher organization offers the best possible learning environment for our children.
PTO Executive Committee
K. Sarmousakis
President
Shamekia Martin
Vice President of Administration
Marina Lurz
Vice President of Membership
Lakia Belcher
Correspondence Secretary
Jessica Foraker
Recording Secretary
Michael Roussos
Treasurer
Directions & Contact Information
Odyssey Charter School
Barley Mill Plaza
4319 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
Tel: 302-516-8000
Fax: 888-780-5962
Map
Lower School Building #20
Intermediate School Building #22
Middle School Building #21
High School Building #23
You may contact a school representative via telephone Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm (EST), or via email.
Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays please leave a message. A school representative will contact you within 24 hours of the first business day.
OCS Expansion Update
Welcome to the Odyssey Charter School Request for Proposal offering Page
Please feel free to download any RFP you would like to provide a quote for and follow the RFP for details and submission deadlines.
RFP under the E Rate section requires compliance with USAC Federal guidelines. All Quotes and bids will follow their guidelines, and vendors must be E Rate approved vendors. For more information please go to the Universal Services Administration Company website at USAC.org for info on how to apply.
Please follow RFP guidelines to request additional information or schedule a walkthrough of our project site.*
*OCS reserves the right to not grant any awards for work and cancel projects at any time due to funding limitations.
Due to the request of some of the Nation’s largest school districts, the Federal Government and the USAC has extended the E Rate filing deadline. Our filing deadline of March 16th, 2015 is now April 16th, 2015. We have modified our E-Rate RFP’s to reflect the new date. All E Rate RFP’s are due back to Odyssey by April 10th, 2015 at 9 am to allow for Odyssey to aggregate and make a decision on an award.
All other Technology RFP continue their process and will be due on April 15th.
Cabling System Standards & Specifications for State Managed Facilities
Requests for Proposal
Building Systems
Burglary Alarm System
IP Camera Video Surveillance
Public Address System
E Rate Projects
Network Switch Project
WIFI Access Points
Wiring
Building Plans
IP Camera Floor Plan
Network & WIFI Wiring Floor Plan
Public Address Floor Plan
Human Resources
Join us on our exciting academic journey!
Odyssey Charter School is a Superior Rated public school (K-12) that offers an innovative approach to education by providing its students with instruction in a second language, Greek, along with an emphasis in mathematics.
Resource links here:
OCS & OCSEA DSEA/NEA Collective Bargaining Agreement July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027
OCS & OCSEA DSEA/NEA Collective Bargaining Agreement August 26, 2019 – August 31, 2023
Memorandum of Understanding – EPER Collective Bargaining Agreement
OCS Title IX Policy & Procedure
OCS Title IX Coordinator Training
Please visit JoinDelawareSchools.org for a full list of Odyssey’s open positions, including all Education Positions.
Odyssey Charter School
Nurturing a Lifelong Love of Learning
Barley Mill Plaza
4319 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
Tel: 302-516-8000
Odyssey Charter School Volunteer Guidelines
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION – WHY IS THIS REQUIRED?
Thank you for your willingness to share your time and talents as a volunteer at Odyssey Charter School! Thanks to the contributions of people like yourself, the school can continue to be a success.
Why a background check is required: Delaware regulation 745 Criminal Background Check for Public School Related Employment (delaware.gov) Regulation 745 applies to:
- All individuals seeking Public School related employment in a Delaware Public School. A Criminal Background Check shall be completed for Employees, Contractors, or Volunteers of a Child Serving Entity.
- It shall consist of a fingerprinted Delaware and national background check completed by the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Additionally, a Child Protection Registry Check shall be completed.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION – ACTION STEPS:
Volunteers are required to register with the School as follows:
- Print and submit ALL completed Volunteer forms and required documents located below directly to the respective School Office.
- All forms are to be submitted directly to the respective Front Office Administrative Assistant (Only one submission is needed for volunteers of multiple students in multiple buildings). All forms INCLUDE the Child Registry Form. This form is NOT to be sent to the DSCYF by the volunteer. Odyssey will process the report request on your behalf.
- Direct ALL questions to the Front Office Administrative Assistants.
VOLUNTEER – FORMS REQUIRED TO BE ON FILE:
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- Volunteer Registration & Disclosure Form View/Print Here
- Volunteer Agreement View/Print Here
- Volunteer Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement View/Print Here
- Child Registry Form; return completed form to HR. HR will submit your form to the State on your behalf and keep the results on file View/Print Here
- TB test results; Volunteers are required to have a TB skin test (Mantoux) or other approved test, such as blood test, administered prior to their assignment and every 5 years thereafter. A test can be administered and read from your primary physician or any freestanding medical aid unit.
- TB Questionnaire Form; return completed form to HR View/Print Here
- Background Check Background check results are provided to the Human Resources Director directly from the State and are processed and stored in accordance with State Regulations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A SERVICE CODE IS REQUIRED for ALL Odyssey Charter School applicants to register online and schedule an appointment. Each service code is UNIQUE to ODYSSEY and identifies the purpose of the background check to the fingerprinting agency, employment status versus volunteer status.
What is a Service Code?
OCS’ VOLUNTEER SERVICE CODE is below AND is included in PDF files 8a-OCS and 8b-OCS linked on this page:
| Service Code | Service Name | Cost |
| 27S1GK | DELAWARE PUBLIC SCHOOL VOLUNTEER – ODYSSEY CHARTER | $38.00 |
How to obtain a Criminal Background Check
Please read the following two PDF documents in their entirety to learn the steps required to obtain a Criminal Background Check. Links to the various websites are included. Required steps:
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- 8-OCS_Employment or Volunteer Criminal Background Check Requirement Guidelines: Instructions and links on how to register and where to go to be fingerprinted. View/Print Here
- 8a-0CS_OCS Employment and Volunteer Criminal Background Check FAQs Sheet: Frequently Asked Questions to review PRIOR to contacting the school with questions as most will be answered here. View/Print Here
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Background Check Documents for use as needed:
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- 8b-OCS_Criminal Background Information and Authorization Forms: To be used by CURRENT State of DE School employees with no break in service ONLY, to authorize that a copy of their employment background check be shared with OCS HR department. View/Print Here
- 8c-OCS_IDEMIA DE Online Registration Guidelines Overview with Screenshots: Detailed step by step instructions. View/Print Here
- 8d-OCS_DE TITLE 14 CODE: Criminal Background Check Requirements for all individuals associated with DE public schools. View/Print Here
- 8v-OCS_Criminal Background IDEMIA_Volunteer Registration CODE: REQUIRED SERVICE CODE and payment information ONLY for Volunteers. View/Print Here
All paperwork is confidential and handled as such.
Please submit all paperwork directly to your student’s Front Office Administrative Assistant via
Lower School – Dianne.McCurdy@Odyssey.k12.de.us
Intermediate School – Courtney.Saxton@odyssey.k12.de.us
Middle School – Brittney.Ridgway@odyssey.k12.de.us
High School – Kristy.Lingo@odyssey.k12.de.us
/OR/ via:
Odyssey Charter School
4319 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805
Fax: 888/780-5962
Be sure to view all Volunteer documentation located on this page before contacting the School. After reviewing, please direct all questions to the Front Office Administrative Assistants.
Calls or emails received by the Human Resources Department will be redirected to the Front Offices.
Thank you,
Odyssey Charter School Administration
Citizens Budget Oversight Committee
The Citizens Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC) will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month through Zoom. The next meeting is scheduled for:
Citizens Budget Oversight Committee Policy
The following policy is adopted pursuant to Regulation 736: Local School District and Citizen Budget Oversight Committees.
- The Odyssey Charter Budget Oversight Committee (BOC) is established in compliance with Regulation 736. The Odyssey Charter School Board of Directors shall retain all policy and decision-making authority.
- The BOC will have full access either electronically or in hard copy format to all financial documents and financial information the charter school has in its possession, with redactions permitted only to protect confidential personal information regarding students or employees.
- The BOC will provide regular updates to the board regarding activities related to its service.
- The BOC will be comprised of a minimum of 5 members, with at least one member an educator from the school, one member a parent whose child currently attends the school, and where possible, two members (may be inclusive of the previous two members) with personal or professional experience that would lend to expertise in charter school financial oversight, and one Delaware Department of Education liaison.
- BOC members shall not be compensated.
- The BOC shall include members currently serving on Odyssey Charter’s existing Board Finance Committee.
- If necessary to meet the BOC membership requirements outlined above, additional BOC members will be selected by the School Stewards parent advisory group, which is comprised of parents, teachers and a board member:
- Request for BOC members will take place by posting a notice on the school’s website and on the main entrance doors for 15 work days.
- Interested parties may apply to the BOC by completing the attached application.
- Appointment will take place at the BOC’s annual meeting.
- BOC members shall serve terms of 2 years with the option to extend up to an additional 3 terms based upon the majority vote of the existing committee.
- The BOC Chair will be selected by a majority vote of the BOC Committee.
- Members of the BOC are expected to: 1) attend required finance trainings provided by the Department of Education; and 2) maintain expertise that will enhance effective financial oversight of the charter school.
Citizens Budget Oversight Committee Meetings Minutes
2025
August 2025 Summer Recess
July 2025 Summer Recess
June 2025 Summer Recess
April 2025 Meeting was canceled
February 2025 Meeting was canceled
2024
November 20, 2024
October 2024 Meeting was canceled
August 2024 Meeting was canceled- Summer Recess
July 2024 Meeting was canceled- Summer Recess
June 2024 Meeting was canceled- Summer Recess
February 21, 2024 Meeting was canceled
January 17, 2024 Meeting was canceled
2023
December, 2023 Meeting was canceled
October 18, 2023
September, 2023 Meeting was canceled
August 16, 2023
July, 2023 Meeting was canceled
June, 2023 Meeting was canceled
May, 2023 Meeting was canceled
April 19, 2023
March, 2023 Meeting was canceled
February 15, 2023
January 18, 2023
2022
December 2022 Meeting was canceled
November 16, 2022
October 19, 2022
September 28, 2022
August 2022 Meeting was canceled
July 2022 Meeting was canceled
June 22, 2022
May 18, 2022
April 2022 Meeting was canceled
March 16, 2022
February 16, 2022
January 19, 2022
2021
December 2021 Meeting was canceled
November 17, 2021
October 20, 2021
September 2021 Meeting was canceled
August 2021 Meeting was canceled
July 2021 Meeting was canceled
June 16, 2021
May 21, 2021
April 2021 Meeting was canceled
March 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
January 21, 2021
2020
December 2020 Meeting was canceled
November 23, 2020
October 21, 2020
September 16, 2020
July 15, 2020
June 24, 2020
May 20, 2020
April 16, 2020
February 19, 2020
2019
December 18, 2019
November 20, 2019
October 16, 2019
September 18, 2019
July 17, 2019
April 17, 2019
March 20, 2019
2018
December 19, 2018
November 13, 2018
September 2018 Meeting was canceled
August 15, 2018
July 18, 2018
June 27, 2018
May 16, 2018
April 18, 2018
March 2018 Meeting was canceled
Ferbuary 21, 2018
January 2018 Meeting was canceled
2017
December 2017 Meeting was canceled
November 17, 2017
October 18, 2017
September 20, 2017
August 16, 2017
July 19, 2017
June 19, 2017
May 17, 2017
March 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
January 18, 2017
2016
December 2016 Meeting was canceled
November 16, 2016
October 19, 2016
September 28, 2016
August 17, 2016
July 20, 2016
June 21, 2016
May 11, 2016
April 20, 2016
March 9, 2016
February 10, 2016
January 13, 2016
2015
December 10, 2015
November 18, 2015
October 14, 2015
September 9, 2015
June 17, 2015
May 26, 2015
April 29, 2015
April 16, 2015
2014
September, 2014
August, 2014
July, 2014
Citizens Budget Oversight Committee Meetings Agendas
2025
2024
October 2024 Meeting was canceled
August 2024 Meeting was canceled- Summer Recess
July 2024 Meeting was canceled- Summer Recess
June 2024 Meeting was canceled- Summer Recess
February, 21 2024 Meeting was canceled
January, 17 2024 Meeting was canceled
2023
December, 2023 Meeting was canceled
November 15, 2023
October 18, 2023
September, 2023 Meeting was canceled
August 16, 2023
July, 2023 Meeting was canceled
June, 2023 Meeting was canceled
May, 2023 Meeting was canceled
April 19, 2023
March, 2023 Meeting was canceled
February 15, 2023
January 18, 2023
2022
November 16, 2022
October 19, 2022
September 28, 2022
August 2022 Meeting was canceled
July 2022 Meeting was canceled
June 22, 2022
May 18, 2022
April 13, 2022
March 16, 2022
February 16, 2022
January 19, 2022
2021
December 2021 Meeting was canceled
November 17, 2021
October 20, 2021
September 2021 Meeting was canceled
August 2021 Meeting was canceled
July 2021 Meeting was canceled
June 16, 2021
May 19, 2021
April 21, 2021 Meeting was canceled
March 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
January 21, 2021
2020
December 2020 Meeting was canceled
November 23, 2020
October 21, 2020
September 16, 2020
July 15, 2020
June 24, 2020
May 20, 2020
April 15, 2020
March 18, 2020
February 19, 2020
January 15, 2020
2019
December 18, 2019
November 20, 2019
October 16, 2019
September 18, 2019
August 21, 2019 Rescheduled to August 28
July 17, 2019
April 17, 2019
March 20, 2019
February 20, 2019
January 16, 2019
2018
December 19, 2018
November 13, 2018
October 2018 Meeting was canceled
The CBOC will not be meeting in September.
August 15, 2018
July 18, 2018
June 20, 2018 rescheduled to June 27, 2018
May 16, 2018
April 18, 2018
March 2018 Meeting was canceled
February 21, 2018
January 2018 Meeting was canceled
2017
December 2017 Meeting was canceled
November 15, 2017
October 18, 2017
September 20, 2017
August 16, 2017
July 19, 2017
June 19, 2017
May 17, 2017
March 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
January 18, 2017
2016
November 16, 2016
October 19, 2016
September 28, 2016
August 17, 2016
July 20, 2016
June 21, 2016
May 11, 2016
April 20, 2016
March 9, 2016
February 10, 2016
January 13, 2016
2015
November 18, 2015
October 14, 2015
August 18, 2015
June 17, 2015
May 26, 2015
April 29, 2015
April 16, 2015
2014
Board of Directors
Ken Przywara
President, AHEPA Appointee
Ken is currently the Director of Infrastructure for a media intelligence company, managing IT resources in 250 locations in over 85 countries. Since earning a BA in Communications from the University of Delaware he spent the last 30 years in IT in both large international Fortune 100 companies and fast paced internet start-ups. He lives with his wife of 30 years in North Wilmington, and his two daughters are getting ready to leave the nest. Their youngest daughter Krista, was the first student to sign up for Odyssey Charter in 2006. He has been the AHEPA Chapter Secretary for the last 10 years. He joined to help the organization that founded and supported his daughter’s school. He volunteers with and supports a number of local charities, including PAWS for People.
Georgia Kollias
Vice President and Community at Large Director, Non-AHEPA appointee
Georgia has over 20 years of brand marketing, communications, and management work internationally. Georgia draws from experience in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Georgia began her marketing career with Johnson & Johnson, and since has published articles on marketing and communications in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods & dairy sector. She has offered consultation services in the international marketing, management, and communications field. Her clients have ranged from consumer goods providers, food & drink companies, advertising agencies, public sector divisions, to banking, retail, medical, technology services, marble, and shipping industries. Her positions in Europe have included Marketing and Communications Director at yogurt dairy Fage, McDonald’s Europe, Elbisco biscuit, and flour industry. Georgia has received numerous awards and recognition and will bring her expertise to Odyssey to impactfully support the school and community.
Constantine (Costas) Fountzoulas Ph.D.
Treasurer, AHEPA Appointee
Constantine, Costas for friends, was born in Greece. He has a diploma, from a five-year full-time program, from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering. He worked for 5 years in various steel-making industries in Greece, Norway, and Finland. He has an MS in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts. From 1990 until 2021 he worked at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, as a Materials Research Engineer, on various experimental and modeling projects of interest to the USA Department of Defense (DoD). He presented his work at many National and International Conferences and fora. He has published his work in various Scientific Journals and Conference Proceedings. He taught various Engineering courses at Northeastern University, Tufts University, and Wentworth Institute in Boston, MA. Since 1996 has been an Adjunct Associate Professor of Engineering at Widener University, Chester PA,
where he has been teaching various courses in all engineering disciplines, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Chemical. For the past 3 years, he is a member of the Parish Council of the Greek Orthodox Church of Wilmington. He has served as the principal of the Greek School of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Wilmington, where he also taught Greek language and history to adults. He organized the programs for various Greek National Days and the Greek Independence Parade in Philadelphia. He is an editorial staff of the News Journal of the Holy Trinity where he has his own columns presenting subjects of history, philosophy, and linguistics simultaneously in Greek and English. He translates the articles of the priests of the community into Greek. He also translates official documents from Greek to English and English to Greek for the parishioners. He is a member of AHEPA and a Board Member of Wilmington’s Hellenic University Club (HUC). A Wilmington resident, he and his wife are the parents of a son, a pharmacist, Greek and a daughter, a biochemistry scientist. Both children are graduates of the Greek School and participate in all functions of the community. He is fluent In English; ancient, medieval, and contemporary Greek; and he KOINE Greek, language of the Gospels, Biblical and Septuagint Greek. He knows intermediate-level
German and Latin. He is an avid scholar of history, philosophy, linguistics, and science. He hopes his extensive teaching, US Government, and industrial experience to contribute to the success of OCS students as USA and world citizens and bolster the school’s growth.
Bridget Davis
Secretary and Teacher Director, Non-AHEPA appointee
Bridget is a Wilmington resident who has worked in education for 10 years. She is currently a Kindergarten teacher at Odyssey Charter School. Bridget just completed her fourth year in this role as the English-partner teacher, providing instruction in both English Language Arts and Social Studies. Bridget attended the University of Delaware earning a bachelor’s in early childhood education and a minor in Human Services. During her time at University of Delaware, she had the opportunity to live abroad and teach in Athens, Greece. Bridget has an enthusiasm for instilling a love for learning within her students, shaping passionate, creative, and unique scholars.
Valerie Caras
Board Member, AHEPA appointee
Valerie Caras serves as a law clerk to Judge Gregory B. Williams in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Valerie has a J.D. from Villanova Law School, where she served as editor-in-chief of the Villanova Law Review, and a B.A. from Dickinson College. Prior to attending law school, Valerie worked in public affairs. She served as a gubernatorial spokesperson and developed communications strategies for political campaigns, candidates, and non-profit entities. Having grown up in Wilmington, Delaware and being involved in the Greek community throughout her life, she is enthusiastic to be part of the Odyssey family and help students succeed as world citizens.
Dimitri Dandolos
Board Member, AHEPA Appointee
Dimitri Dandolos is a Founding Board Member of Odyssey Charter School, where he has always volunteered his time, talents, and personal resources since the school’s inception.
On the very first day of classes in 2006, Mr. Dandolos taught Greek to Kindergarten, First, and Second grade students, an experience he counts among his favorite accomplishments. Over the
years, he has served in a variety of leadership roles, including Greek Curriculum Development, Facilities Acquisition, and Institutional Advancement. Following the passing of the school’s first
Headmaster, he served pro bono as Interim Headmaster during the 2011–2012 academic year.
Mr. Dandolos initiated and coordinated the school’s innovative models for teaching Greek in American schools, including the Foreign Language for Elementary School (FLES) program in collaboration with the State of Delaware Department of Education, and the Greek Language Immersion Program in collaboration with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He also established partnerships with Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies in Nafplio, Greece, enabling Odyssey’s participation in Harvard’s student summer program.
As Odyssey Board President (2015–2018), he oversaw the development and implementation of the school’s Strategic Plan, Facilities Master Plan, and Institutional Advancement initiatives. He
led the efforts to purchase the Barley Mill office campus, secure all required land-use permits, and obtain a $34 million tax-exempt bond to finance the acquisition and redevelopment of the
campus into a school. Under his project-management, five buildings totaling more than 300,000 square feet were retrofitted, on time and under budget, to accommodate over 2,400 students in
grades K–12.
Additional contributions include establishing Odyssey’s Transportation Department with its own bus fleet, raising over $2.5 million for campus redevelopment, and initiating the school’s
Entrepreneurship Learning Experience Program in partnership with the EntreX Lab at the University of Delaware. Also, he chaired the school’s 10th -anniversary celebrations, held in both
Ancient Olympia and Wilmington in 2016, which featured the presentation of the official Olympic Torch by two Greek national champion athletes, and included the twinning between
Odyssey and the schools of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia, Greece.
Beyond his work with Odyssey, Mr. Dandolos has more than 30 years of experience in the sustainability and environmental fields. He holds undergraduate degrees in Natural Sciences with
a concentration in Biology and has pursued graduate studies in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, and International Relations. A former collegiate and professional soccer player, he also
coached youth soccer teams to four Delaware state championships and a national ranking.
Eva Jannelli
Board Member, Non-AHEPA Greek Program Teacher
Eva Mentzelopoulou Jannelli is a certified World Language teacher. She also has a degree in Fine Arts. She has been part of Odyssey Charter School for more
than 15 years, contributing to both the FLES and immersion programs as an instructor of Greek Language and Greek Art.
Eva developed two original courses—Greek Art (5th grade) and Art History (6th grade)—integrating Hellenic culture into the curriculum through the visual arts.
She has also led student art clubs, served as Department Head in the Intermediate School, and mentored fellow educators. In addition, she has
successfully prepared many 5th-grade students for the Ellinomatheia exams.
Beyond academics, Eva has been involved in several outreach projects. She co-founded the school’s first food pantry with Nurse Lowe and helped lead several
food drives in support of the OCS community.
Her work reflects a long-standing commitment to Odyssey’s mission of academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and community engagement.
Dimitri Karakasidis
Board Member, AHEPA Appointee
Bio Coming Soon
Monica Loughman
Board Member, Non-AHEPA appointee
Monica Loughman is a parent to three children, ages 13, 11 and 9. She has been part of the Odyssey community since 2017, when her oldest started Kindergarten in the FLES program. Her younger two children are currently enrolled in the immersion program, giving her insight into both programs. She is originally from Maryland and graduated from Salisbury University with a BSN. While she currently stays at home with her children, she previously spent 17 years as a Registered Nurse working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware—most recently at Nemours Children’s Hospital. Almost all her career was spent working in Level IV units, providing the most advanced and specialized care for critically ill newborns. While she misses her career as an RN, she is thoroughly enjoying being at home with her children and the opportunity it brings to be engaged in their school functions and everyday activities. One such opportunity came when she was a member of her children’s preschool board as a parent representative and led the school’s annual fundraising event. Monica has seen first-hand the benefits of bilingualism and the rich community involvement that Odyssey has given children and is excited to join the board to support Odyssey’s mission.
Joel Porter
Parent Director, Non-AHEPA appointee
Joel is a native Delawarean, graduate of Brandywine High School and Wilmington University. He has two daughters who are current Odyssey Owls and a son whom will be joining the “parliament” in a couple years. Joel is a Technical Project Manager in the world of data science and business analytics at LabWare, a Wilmington-based software company. His professional background includes corporate training, instructional design, and content authoring allowing him to be a vital liaison between his company’s developers and clients. Prior to his current role, he helped grow a major e-commerce brand specializing in motor sports apparel where he worked to develop the company’s on-boarding and professional development programs. Outside of his professional roles, Joel has a passion for music and serves as the Director of Music at Immanuel Church in Wilmington; he is a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, dabbler on piano, and could probably remember a thing or two on the trombone if you asked (and provided the trombone). He also enjoys cycling, auto sports, and everything LEGO. Joel is incredibly pleased with the education his girls have received at Odyssey thus far and is excited to partner with the Board in its ongoing efforts to bolster the growth and success of Odyssey in the years to come.
Kristin Turner
Board Member, Non-AHEPA appointee
Kristin Turner is a highly skilled registered nurse, realtor and devoted parent of three students who is known for being the voice of reason for people in her community. As the vice president of her community HOA she serves to maintain a balance of community members requests. With over 12 years of experience in healthcare, Kristin has dedicated her career to providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the well-being of her patients, as well as family members and acquaintances. Her life purpose is healing others holistically.
Kristin is also a certified hypnotherapist, spiritual advisor, and transformational mindset coach helping others understand their purpose in life and how to live their lives to their fullest potential.
As a registered nurse, Kristin has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, from hospitals to schools, and has gained extensive experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, and patient education. As a healer she has developed a holistic approach in healing the whole person at the source not just the symptoms. Her clinical expertise combined with her natural empathy and compassion for people make her an indispensable member of any team.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kristin is also a committed parent who takes an active role in her children’s education and development. She volunteers and recognizes the importance of providing a nurturing and supportive home environment that fosters learning and growth.
Moreover, Kristin is known for her ability to provide a voice of reason for people in her community. She is always willing to listen to others’ concerns and provide thoughtful, practical advice based on her experience and knowledge. Her calm and measured approach to problem-solving has earned her the respect and admiration of those around her. She has helped dozens of people overcome fears, anxieties and transgressions. She is sought out for advice and guidance regularly from people all over the world.
Overall, Kristin is a dedicated, loving, and nurturer who exemplifies the values of compassion, professionalism, and wisdom.
Non-discrimination Notice
All parties, procedures, and policies of Odyssey Charter School shall clearly exemplify that there is no discrimination in the recruitment, employment, and subsequent placement, training, promotion, compensation, tenure, and all other terms and conditions of employment over which the Odyssey Charter School Board of Directors shall have jurisdiction, or in the educational programs and activities of students on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
Mission & Goals
The Mission of Odyssey Charter School is to prepare students for a lifelong enthusiasm for learning, develop a keen awareness of world citizenship and culture and establish critical thinking and problem-solving proficiency through the added learning of the Modern Greek language and Mathematics focus.
The Goals of Odyssey Charter School are to provide students with an enriched learning environment that will:
- Enable students to excel academically by providing a structured dual language program integrated with a rigorous core curriculum, while encouraging the development of effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Enhance each student’s understanding of Mathematics, English, Science, and other Western languages by utilizing the Modern Greek language, with a Mathematics focus, as a vehicle to explore the roots of vocabulary, mathematical concepts, and scientific theories.
- Prepare students to demonstrate exceptional understanding and academic achievement through standardized testing and other credentialing methods.
- Assist students in the development of a broader world view through exposure to other World cultures.
- Teach students the value of respectful and responsible citizenship as a critical component to the development of an appreciation for democracy and diversity.
- Nurture and value the special qualities and abilities of each student in a way that will foster a desire to become academically and educationally successful.
- Encourage the involvement and engagement of parents in the education process to enhance and enrich learning opportunities for students.