Governor Livingston High School Teacher Ms. Megan Wranitz Shares AP Economics Expertise on National Stage

Ms. Megan Wranitz, a Social Studies teacher at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, was recently a featured presenter at the Annual AP Summer Institute Conference held at the St. Louis Federal Reserve. A dedicated educator in the GLHS Social Studies Department since 2007, Ms. Wranitz teaches AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, and Contemporary American History.

The conference attracted approximately 250 AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics teachers representing 38 states and 13 countries, attending both in person and online. At the event, Ms. Wranitz presented the results of the most recent AP Macroeconomics Exam and provided insight into areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

During her session, she presented an analysis highlighting areas of strength and weakness, common student responses to free-response questions, and strategies to help teachers better prepare their students for the AP exam. She also participated in an Educator Roundtable where attendees discussed student assessment, engagement strategies, differentiating instruction, and effective course pacing.

Beyond her classroom role, Ms. Wranitz serves as the High School At-Large Member on the AP Macroeconomics Development Committee and is a member of the teaching team that scores the free-response section of the AP Macroeconomics exam annually.

"I was honored to participate as a presenter at the AP Summer Institute this year," Ms. Wranitz said. "It was a great opportunity to increase awareness of the benefits of the AP Macroeconomics program for students and showcase the value of the AP Reading experience for educators."

Michael Santoro, Supervisor of Social Studies and World Languages, praised Ms. Wranitz's dedication. "Ms. Wranitz's commitment not only to her students at GL, but also to the AP Economics community at-large is exemplary," he said.

Governor Livingston High School Principal Ms. Meg Berry added that Ms. Wranitz "exemplifies what makes Governor Livingston such a special place to learn."

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FAQ

Q: Who is Ms. Megan Wranitz and where does she teach?
A: Ms. Megan Wranitz is a Social Studies teacher at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights. She has been teaching in the GLHS Social Studies Department since 2007.

Q: What does Ms. Wranitz teach?
A: She teaches AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, and Contemporary American History.

Q: Where did Ms. Wranitz present recently?
A: Ms. Wranitz was a featured presenter at the Annual AP Summer Institute Conference held at the St. Louis Federal Reserve. Approximately 250 AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics teachers from 38 states and 13 countries attended, both in person and online.

Q: What did Ms. Wranitz present about?
A: She presented results of the most recent AP Macroeconomics Exam, highlighting areas of strength and weakness, common student responses to free-response questions, and strategies to help teachers prepare students for the exam. She also participated in an Educator Roundtable discussing student assessment, engagement strategies, differentiating instruction, and course pacing.

Q: What are Ms. Wranitz's roles beyond the classroom?
A: Ms. Wranitz serves as the High School At-Large Member on the AP Macroeconomics Development Committee and is a member of the teaching team that scores the free-response section of the AP Macroeconomics exam annually.

Q: How did school leadership respond to Ms. Wranitz's achievement?
A: Principal Ms. Meg Berry said Ms. Wranitz "exemplifies what makes Governor Livingston such a special place to learn." Supervisor of Social Studies and World Languages Michael Santoro noted that "Ms. Wranitz's commitment not only to her students at GL, but also to the AP Economics community at-large is exemplary."

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