Shakespeare with Mrs. Ryder 2023

Thanks for your interest in Shakespeare with Mrs. Ryder! For the past two years, I’ve been directing my homeschooled students through Shakespeare performances in the Union County and South Charlotte area. Here’s the skinny for 2023. Ages: 13-18 homeschoolers When: Rehearsals Fridays 12-3 PM beginning Jan 27 Where: Museum of the Waxhaw (rehearsals); Five Stones…Continue reading Shakespeare with Mrs. Ryder 2023

Mrs. Ryder’s Shanan English, Writing, and Drama Courses: 2021-2022

UPDATED: AUGUST 3, 2021 I’m excited to be preparing FOUR classes for the Shanan Tutorials 2021-22 Schedule shown below.  Shanan is a program for homeschooled families to partner with experienced tutors for instruction in classroom settings once or twice per week. At home, parents help students and collaborate with tutors to complete instruction of course…Continue reading Mrs. Ryder’s Shanan English, Writing, and Drama Courses: 2021-2022

Meet Mrs. Ryder! Virtual Q & A for 7th-12th grade English and Writing

It’s that time of year where we are all trying to make decisions about the fall. This year more than ever, school related decisions are TOUGH! With CoVid regulations affecting all our lives, I’m REALLY glad to be connected with Shanan Tutorials, one of the best drop-off class programs for homeschoolers in the area. I…Continue reading Meet Mrs. Ryder! Virtual Q & A for 7th-12th grade English and Writing

Quarantine Homeschool Tip #4: Do the Easiest Thing

Over the past week or so, I’ve seen teachers, parents, and students grapple with the craziness of Co-Vid 19 Stay-at-Home life.  Online opportunities abound. Zooms abound. Stress abounds. I’ve had multiple conversations with people who are up to their eyeballs in the anxiety of managing education in the midst of all this. Lawmakers are freaking…Continue reading Quarantine Homeschool Tip #4: Do the Easiest Thing