"At this point, I must thank you so much for the days we spent with you under the Odyssey's banner. Everything you did for us was excellent and the students derived so much from the activities.
We all enjoyed meeting you, loved being with you and enjoyed working with you. I understand how groups can be and I am gratified that you found our group pleasant to work with. We thought you were so well organised, obliging and patient and your lessons with the girls were excellent. Thank you for taking us over the Tongariro Crossing - I never imagined it went up so high. Danielle and Andrew were also excellent guides. I hope we will bring another group in two years time and we will certainly organise whatever we can with you."
Michele Beaton BSc Hons, PGCE (DipTchg) Dip Ed Michele’s background is in secondary science teaching and specialist nature tour guiding. She spent a number of years doing both in Cyprus before moving to New Zealand in 1993.
She originated the Odysseys concept which arose out of a fascination for nature’s complexity and inventiveness and an enthusiasm for sharing this with others, both younger and older!
Simon Beaton, BSc, PGCE (Dip Tchg) Simon's career has been divided between secondary science teaching (including filling the role of deputy principal in a international school) and the business world. Within Odysseys his focus is on grounding Michele's vision and dreams in practicality and managing strategies for growth.