by Mark Greenelsh | Jun 11, 2023 | Notes from Greenelsh
My wife and I manage a mobile home park. She does the majority of the work and I help when needed which is usually when tenants cannot resolve a conflict or they push for unreasonable requests. Many times we have to say, “No.” No, you cannot pay less rent because you...
by Mark Greenelsh | Jun 4, 2023 | Notes from Greenelsh
This week one of my daughters came home from college to spend the summer. We are all glad to have her back. Over dinner the other night she reflected on her year at school and even shared some memories from her journal. This prompted my son to do the same. In addition...
by Mark Greenelsh | May 28, 2023 | Notes from Greenelsh
One of the Habits of Mind I focused on this week with the high school students I teach was Thinking Interdependently. You have probably heard the phrase, “Two heads are better than one.” Learning to work with others by listening, contributing ideas, accepting...
by Mark Greenelsh | May 21, 2023 | Notes from Greenelsh
One thing I appreciate about the high school where I teach is that our faculty strives to educate wholistically. We emphasize academics, but we also try to help students develop in other areas of their lives so they can thrive beyond high school in their...
by Mark Greenelsh | May 14, 2023 | Notes from Greenelsh
Last night I attended the prom dance and game night at my school. I was the designated photographer, but also a chaperone and part of the cleanup crew. Everyone had a great time. As a high school teacher this time of year is busy. Lately, in addition to regular...
