by Mark Greenelsh | Jun 18, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
Last week we finished our spring session and are now on summer break at the high school where I teach. For me, it doesn’t quite feel like summer yet. It usually takes several days for me to transition from the bustle of wrapping up the school year into a less...
by Mark Greenelsh | Jun 12, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
We live in unsettling times with regular attacks on what is good and right, as well as, on the freedom, rights, and wellbeing of families and individuals. The onslaught advances on multiple fronts like from government, healthcare, economics, media, education, and...
by Mark Greenelsh | Jun 5, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
In battle operating from higher ground has several advantages. It is easier to maneuver and takes less energy. It enhances the aim, range, and force of various weapons. It increases the chance of clear communication. In addition, it provides a longer and broader...
by Mark Greenelsh | May 29, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
This week I was heartbroken and outraged to hear of the tragic shooting that took place at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas which killed 19 children and two adults and wounded several others. The shooter was killed on the scene by law enforcement. I ache for the...
by Mark Greenelsh | May 22, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
A few days ago I attended a special school board meeting where fellow teachers and staff across our district were recognized for twenty or more years of service and for being teachers or support staff of the year at their school sites. It was the first time I have...
