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QUOTES of the WEEK
While we try to teach our children
all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
~ Angela Schwindt

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Management
Inverness Campus
Trace Crossings Campus

G. Robert (“Bob”) Mitchell
Owner

From 1996 through 2004, Bob served as Odyssey's Executive Vice President for Operations after completing his M.B.A. (University of Alabama, 1995) and J.D. (University of Alabama, 1996).

In August 2004, Bob purchased Odyssey outright and now serves as its President and CEO.  Each day, you are likely to find Bob jumping between Odyssey's schools, staying in touch with his staff and customers.

Bob is active in the community, including sitting on the Board of Directors of Camp Smile-A-Mile.  Founded in 1985, Camp SAM is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide year-round, challenging, unforgettable recreational and educational experiences for young cancer patients and cancer survivors and their families at no cost.

Bob is an active member of the Rotary Club of Birmingham and also is a member of the Hoover, Birmingham and Mountain Brook Chambers of Commerce.  When not running Odyssey or attending meetings and other special events of these organizations, you are likely to find Bob coaching his children's baseball, softball, football and basketball teams.

Bob has been married to his wife Jennifer since 1993, and they have two wonderful children, Sara Chandler and Hughes. In addition to handling Odyssey's accounts payable, Jennifer is active in several charity organizations in Birmingham.

C. Robert Mitchell, Ph.D. (Retired)
Founder and Former CEO

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Annie Fine
Inverness Director and Human Resources Director

Please contact Annie with any questions concerning Odyssey's Inverness School or to schedule a tour.

Annie Fine's employment at Odyssey began in 1998 when she came on board as the company's Business Manager. Recently, however, her duties expanded significantly as she assumed the Director's position at Inverness in 2005. But, Annie was familiar with Odyssey even before her employment began; one or both of her sons Kyle and Kevin have attended Odyssey since 1997 and will finally leave Odyssey in 2005 with Kevin's graduation from our Kindergarten program. Annie and her husband, Erik were married in 1991, and they enjoy spending lots of time with their boys. Because of Annie's experiences as both an Odyssey parent and administrator, she is highly-qualified and has a fair perspective when dealing with both the staff and the families.

Jennifer Swatek
Assistant Director, Inverness

Jennifer joined the Odyssey family in May 2001. She initially discovered Odyssey when looking for a preschool for her two sons as she prepared to return to work after staying at home with them after their birth. However, she found more than a preschool for them; she found a great place to work too.

Jennifer initially taught toddlers, and then moved to the preschool program for two more years. When approached by Dr. Mitchell to join Odyssey's administrative team in 2003, she accepted this new responsibility and now gets to work hand in hand with all the children, parents and teachers.

As an Assistant Director at Inverness, Jennifer uses her knowledge and background as mom, teacher and administrator to best meet everyone's needs.

Jennifer and her husband, Michael, have been married for eight years and have two boys, Hunter and Ethan, who love all sports and being silly, as boys often will.

Jennifer enjoys entertaining with friends while her husband tends to favor golf during his spare time. Their family is what led them to Odyssey, and Jennifer's goal is for everyone to have the quality experience they've had.

Cindy Sexton

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