…the pilot schools because of Shreiner’s connection to her former graduate advisor Bob Bain, associate professor of educational studies and history at U-M who was tapped by the Big History project to be its academic advisor. Earlier this spring Shreiner and the other pilot teachers met in Seattle (in Bill Gates’ office, in fact!) to collaborate on the Big History curriculum, still a work in progress. They will meet again in June on the U-M campus, where a big focus will be on developing a research component to the course. Throughout the year data will be collected and analyzed to…
…impressed with the alumni and the current Greenhills athletes for the competitive fun everyone seemed to have.” After the games players and coaches gathered at the school to catch up with one another and enjoy music and refreshments. “What a wonderful evening!” said head boys soccer coach Lucian Popescu. And it won’t be the last such evening, either, if Seng has her way. Next year’s event may feature more sports, as well. “Eric Gajar wants to include the tennis alumni next year,” Seng said of Greenhills’ associate director of admission. “So dust off your racquets and practice your volleys!” …
…young people demonstrated at the school leadership level, and as a teacher and coach. We are very much looking forward to Sylvester and his family joining us at Greenhills and in Ann Arbor.” Cutler comes to Greenhills from the University School of Milwaukee, where he has worked since 2011, including more than six years as associate director of enrollment management and director of financial aid. He has taught and served in numerous leadership roles, including assistant dean of students and head coach of its varsity boys basketball program. “I’m passionate about admission work because I know schools like Greenhills can…
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., on January 14, Greenhills will celebrate Diversity Day — a day of learning devoted to issues of multiculturalism, equity and social justice. Keynotes, performances, and sessions will feature internationally renowned experts and performers as well as local activists and artists. Highlights of the day will include: OPENING KEYNOTE: Scott Page, Kiddie Pools, Red Balloons, and Netflix: Building a Science of Diversity [theater] Page is professor of complex systems, economics, and political science at U-M. His research on diversity focuses on “how to harness diversity’s untapped potential, how to understand and avoid its…
I had the opportunity to chat with alum Margaret Price ’87 when she (and her dog Otis!) visited Greenhills on November 9, 2023. Price has degrees from Amherst College, the University of Michigan, and the University of Massachusetts. Her second book will be published in 2024. She arrived on the Greenhills campus after directing a disability workshop at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. – Bruce Zellers, History Teacher and Alumni Office Liaison Margaret Price’s dog Otis during their visit to Greenhills. Current position: Associate Professor of English and Director of Disability Studies, Ohio State University. Happy spouse of Johnna Keller (architect…
A Week of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning and Engagement Greenhills School is committed to doing more than just talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion. In fact, we prefer to dive deep and engage. That’s one of the reasons our school dedicates an entire week each year to the Diversity Symposium, when students spend part of each day participating in a variety of creative, thoughtful, and developmentally appropriate events. These workshops, speakers, and performances are designed to build awareness of our unique and shared experiences, and to celebrate our community of compassionate global citizens. Students began the week with a…
By Nathan Burke, Associate Editor for The Alcove student newspaper Following the loss to powerhouse Bishop Foley Catholic on December 9, the sentiment of Greenhills’ girls varsity basketball team was not one of disappointment, but instead one of pride and excitement for what is to come. The team is off to a strong start this season, despite facing a number of challenges. After being down by a significant margin at halftime in their recent game against Bishop Foley, the team was able to rally for a scoring streak thanks in large part to the efforts of one of their key…
…things that’s been most helpful to me in my career — that’s helped me stand out in the realm of food writing — is that people tend to feel like I’m fair and that I approach it with integrity,” she said. “And those are things I definitely associate with Greenhills.” Fairness, integrity, and hard work were part of Raskin’s Greenhills experience from the start. One of the activities on which she spent the most time was Global Citizenship, an offshoot of a University of Michigan Community Service program. Eventually, Raskin and several of her peers seized the initiative to expand…
…a gallery walk after they made the maps, and it was so much fun to hear students add another layer of complexity by comparing maps and sharing more insights about this rich and compelling novel. Students in every 11th grade English class, whether taught by myself, Ms. Conti, or Ms. Lewis, all participated in the activity. It’s a great example of the way that all of us who teach at Greenhills work to provide unique learning opportunities for our students, even amidst the excitement of Spirit Week! Dr. Williams, English Faculty and Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion …
…our Flickr photo album here After a lively first act, researcher Koh Meng from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center spoke briefly to thank students and members of the audience for working hard to raise money to fight cancer, and to explain how research funding works. Then it was back to the entertainment, which this year featured popular and classical music selections, classical and Bollywood dance numbers, and even some in-the-dark juggling. The show was rounded out with a bluegrass-Motown mashup performed by Head of School Carl Pelofsky, Associate Director of College Counseling Allie Levey, and junior Justin Pelofsky….
A contingent of 45 female Greenhills athletes descended on Comerica Park this week to participate in the first annual Detroit Tigers’ Women in Sports event. In addition to being treated to a victory over the Kansas City Royals—a team the Tigers are locked in a pennant race with—the Greenhills students also had a chance, before the game, to participate in a discussion with four women collegiate athletes who now work in sports. Ten Greenhills coaches also took part in the Women in Sports event. Greenhills Athletic Director Meg Seng said both volleyball teams, the field hockey team, and a handful…
Greenhills varsity tennis coach Eric Gajar—also the school’s associate director of admission—picked up a pair of honors at the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association last week: Coach of the Year, and, well, Coach of the Year. A word of explanation. First, Gajar was voted Division IV Boys Coach of the Year by the tennis coaches association. At the root of that honor are the eight consecutive championships Gajar’s teams have racked up. But that wasn’t the end of the story. The Michigan High School Coaches Association then selected Gajar from among the other three tennis division coaching winners and…
Sixth graders were paid a visit today by U-M Professor Alec Gallimore, associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Engineering. Speaking to Bridget Maldonado’s science classes, Gallimore discussed how he uses plasma to design thrusters for spacecraft. “It was great having Dr. Gallimore in class today,” says Maldonado. “One of the things he showed students was how he continually incorporates new findings into his research, which is a concept that we focus on in the middle school curriculum. It was also nice for the kids to have the opportunity to interact with a real scientist. It…
