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WA Ghostwriter

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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Superintendent Bill Olsen addresses the class before they accept their diplomas

Olsen leaves a legacy of cooperation and empathy

Anushka Patil and Srinithi Raj Jun 3, 2021

As the Class of 2017 threw their graduation caps high in the air, there was a single student whose attention was elsewhere. A young graduate looked towards the man at the podium who created the very building blocks for his positive education in Westford Public Schools: Superintendent Everett (Bill) Olsen. When...

Dr. Chew sitting behind his desk in his Stonybrook office.

23 Questions with new superintendent Dr. Chew

Melanie Duronio, Features Editor Apr 2, 2021

This is one of many in the Ghostwriter's series of 23 Questions. This series highlights the significance of our faculty and students, and the little things about them we may not know. The Ghostwriter had a chance to meet with Westford's new Superintendent, Dr. Christopher Chew.

Dr. Christopher Chew

Dr. Christopher Chew takes on role of WPS Superintendent

Mackenzie Adam, Staff Writer Apr 1, 2021

New plans and ideas will soon be brought to Westford Public Schools because Bill Olsen is stepping back from the role of superintendent in Westford Public Schools, after many years, at the end of 2021. Dr. Christopher Chew has stepped up to become the new superintendent on July 1, 2021. Leaving staff...

Dr. Margaret Adams (top left), Dr. Christopher Chew (top right), Dr. Matthew Janger (bottom left), Dr. Michele Shannon (bottom right).

Q&A’s with Superintendent Finalists

The Ghostwriter Mar 11, 2021

The race for Superintendent is on! Recently, the four final candidates for Superintendent of Westford were announced at the 3/1 School Committee meeting: Dr. Margaret Adams, Dr. Christopher Chew, Dr. Matthew Janger, and Dr. Michele Shannon. This past week, the Ghostwriter was fortunate enough to individually...

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Margaret Adams

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Margaret Adams

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the School Committee recently announced that Dr. Margaret Adams Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Melrose Public Schools was one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr....

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Matthew I. Janger

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Matthew Janger

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that Principal of Arlington High School Dr. Matthew Janger is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr. Janger for a holistic perspective on his goals...

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Christopher Chew.

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Christopher Chew

Molly Smith, Sports Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that Stony Brook Middle School principal, Dr. Christopher Chew, is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr. Chew for a holistic perspective on his...

Superintendent finalist Dr. Michele Shannon

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Michele Shannon

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that the Executive Vice President of Client Services for the New York Leadership Academy, Dr. Michele Shannon, is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview...