“You are one of the finest teachers I know — and your enthusiasm is infectious!”

— Dr. Richard Veit, Dean of Humanities & Social Sciences, and Professor, Monmouth University

“Joey is an incredibly talented teacher who has also done a good deal of work facilitating groups. He ran the most effective multi-constituency (board, admin, faculty) working group I’ve ever seen in action here at CSG.”

— Jennifer Ciccarelli, Head of School, Columbus School for Girls

Outstanding Faculty Award

— The Ohio State University

Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer

(two years in a row)

— The Ohio State University, 1 of 10 finalists

“Thank you, Dr. Lipp, for your teaching. You’ve helped me restore my faith in humanity.”

— Emily, student, The Ohio State University

“Personally this has been one of my favorite college classes so far. Before this class, I’ve never taken a class that made me think about the material outside of the classroom, or made me want to create a positive change in my life because of it.

Throughout reading Odyssey and our class discussions I have realized the importance of love and relationships that I’m lacking in my life. Seeing how our professor lives everyday coming from a place of love has inspired me to continue being positive at a time in my life when I feel like giving up.”

— Tara, student in my senior seminar, Monmouth University

“Before the first meeting of this class, I was convinced that I wasn’t ready for college, that I couldn’t handle everything that was happening and changing due to starting college.

But during your first lecture, I felt that this was right and that I could do it — that college was going to be the place for me to make my life worth living. This course honestly stopped me from dropping out after my first day, and I am very grateful for that. Thank you, Dr. Lipp.”

— Stevie, student, The Ohio State University

“This course has been amazing. It has taught me to look deeper into my life. And Dr. Lipp’s passion for teaching this course got me through a rough semester!”

— Alex, student, The Ohio State University

“Classical Literature with Dr. Lipp was a classroom devoted to making better citizens of the world, ensuring a better future for our society. I would highly recommend this class to any student because they will walk away with so much more knowledge on humanity than they first set foot in the classroom with, as I know this hold true for myself.”

— Arlia, student, The Ohio State University

Thank you for bringing Odyssey Coffee to this town and operating it so thoughtfully. We, your community, are grateful and inspired.

— Tina, resident of Ocean Grove

“We find Joey to be an extraordinary teacher, personable and knowledgeable.”

— Dennis, Professor, Otterbein College