Introducing ‘OdBods’ – the passionate educators who bring Odyssey to life

More than anything else, education is about people – and the best, most transformational learning occurs when engaged and happy students meet passionate, dedicated teachers.

Charu Kashyap, CEO & Co-Founder

A qualified Headteacher with a MA in Clinical Psychology, Charu has worked as a senior manager across a range of children’s services for almost 20 years. She has held CEO, COO, Clinical Director and Managing Director roles for several years within large private organisations that provide specialist education and care for children and young people. Charu has a special interest in neuroscience, attachment, child development and the impact of trauma on the brain.

Shilpa Walia, School Director & Co-Founder

Having studied Psychology and worked for several years as a senior manager within large residential special schools, Shilpa is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children. She has been actively involved in setting the foundations for Odyssey Education since its inception and has been instrumental to Odyssey House School’s initial success in its early and formative years.

Who is an OdBod?

An OdBod is someone committed to Odyssey’s mission.

An OdBod believes that:

All children can and will learn
Accountability starts and ends with them
All people are different, and those differences are a source of strength
Every moment of interaction matters
When there are problems, you find solutions. When someone needs help, you give it. When I need help, I ask for it.
If there’s a better way to do something, you find it
With hard work and practice, your teaching can constantly improve
Odyssey is a family, and we impact families and whole communities, not just pupils in the classroom