by Mark Greenelsh | Jan 29, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
The coronavirus pandemic has been damaging and unsettling for multitudes of people. People’s physical, mental, emotional, and social health has suffered. Their livelihoods and the economy have been threatened. Relationships have been strained and communities...
by Mark Greenelsh | Jan 23, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
In the Capstone career readiness class I teach, my high school students explore their aptitudes. Everyone is good at something. Recognizing their natural abilities and strengths helps students identify careers which they might find fulfilling. If you follow Jesus, he...
by Mark Greenelsh | Jan 14, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
A student emailed me this week to see how I was doing and to get my input on a song she is thinking about in reference to graduation. The song, “Happiest Year” by Jaymes Young speaks of the desire to go back in time to rekindle a relationship that’s...
by Mark Greenelsh | Jan 7, 2022 | Notes from Greenelsh
With the transition from one year’s end to another year’s beginning, it’s beneficial to reflect on the past and project into the future. Although the past and future should guide your present perspective and actions, don’t emphasize either one...
by Mark Greenelsh | Dec 31, 2021 | Notes from Greenelsh
At the end of our school term before Christmas break I assigned a final project in my Digital Art class. Students could choose the subject matter instead of following a prescribed theme. One of my students decided to paint a simplified scene of the Normandy landings...
