Elissa Calvin has lived in San Francisco since 1999 and worked in the JCCSF’s Diller Preschool since 2001. Elissa is passionate about her work with young humans and thoroughly enjoys exploring the world along with them. Her writing focuses on real life experiences and often includes work, travel, and finding hidden treasures of San Francisco. Elissa enjoys bike riding, hiking, camping, and reading in her free time. You can read more of Elissa’s writing at reallifeisgreaterthanfiction.blogspot.com
Arts June 25, 2013
"Who Am I Where" is inspired by a piece of the same name by San Francisco-based writer Rebecca Solnit. Cities are like individuals, with different features and personalities and components, and we write our own personal stories when we explore those different components. This is how I define myself seen... Read more
It is every parent's duty to teach their child how to swim. Why? Because their child’s life may depend upon it. -- Babylonian Talmud “P-p-p-p-please! Please, Elissa!” the 5 year old boy stammered. “Call my mom and ask her if I can just watch swimming... Read more