Hello! 

I am Miss Mesce and this is my fourth year teaching 8th grade English Language Arts at Samuel E. Shull Middle School. I grew up in Piscataway Township and attended Kean University. I am half Cuban and understand Spanish fluently (I'm slowly becoming more confident in my speaking). My students are my number one priority and I am here to make sure they succeed. 

Students will be participating in Reader's and Writer's Workshop this year. We will be exploring characterization, nonfiction, and dystopian literature. Students will also be writing various essays including memoirs, position papers, and literary analysis. Students will be responsible for submitting classwork, projects, and essays on time. 

Please reach out to me at joeymesce@paps.net if you have any questions or concerns. I'm looking forward to an exciting school year!