by Mark Greenelsh | Mar 21, 2021 | Notes from Greenelsh
If you have been following this blog/podcast you know I have been burdened by the state of my country, the United States. It’s not just the challenges of the pandemic, but more so the decisions leaders at all levels of government have made which don’t...
by Mark Greenelsh | Mar 12, 2021 | Notes from Greenelsh
This morning as I drove to school where I work I got stuck on a steep hill behind a line of traffic because a semi-truck was stalled at the apex. I deliberated whether to turn around and take a longer route or wait and hope for a change in the traffic jam. Either way...
by Mark Greenelsh | Mar 6, 2021 | Notes from Greenelsh
As a high school teacher I field questions every day. I’m glad my students ask questions, because it is an effective way to learn and grow. Although some questions are more relevant or consequential than others, every sincere inquiry has merit. What have you...
by Mark Greenelsh | Feb 23, 2021 | Notes from Greenelsh
It’s been nearly a year since the high school where I teach has been closed to in-person learning due to the pandemic. I’ve been teaching all my students online. The social distancing and isolation policies mandated in the interest of public safety have...
by Mark Greenelsh | Feb 14, 2021 | Notes from Greenelsh
Today is Valentine’s Day when friends and lovers traditionally exchange notes, poems, cards, and tokens of affection. This afternoon I looked across the street to see that our elderly neighbor has decorated her front porch with red, white, and pink hearts....
