My name is Mrs. Wry (look up the definition of wry in the dictionary to learn a great deal about my sense of humor) and I have been an instructor of Language Arts for over 40 years. I have a BA in American Literature from Rutgers College as well as an M. Ed. from the Rutgers Graduate School of Education. I began teaching at the high school level and have also taught elementary, but middle school has been my home for over 30 years. I was a Part-Time Lecturer at Rutgers College for over 25 years but am now retired.

Language Arts in grade 8 is taught as a double period. I instruct classes in Literacy and Written Expression 

Period 1/8 Literacy and Written Expressions

Period Four Written Expressions

Period 5/8 Literacy and Written Expressions

Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns

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