In textbook psychology, a child’s beliefs of right and wrong can easily be influenced by the atmosphere around her or him. For example, when a child sees consequences doled out for dishonesty, the punishment reinforces the value that “lying is wrong”. Though this concept is fairly simple in its...

Michael Hillman is a new physical education teacher here at Westford Academy, and the Ghostwriter was able to interview him about his past and his new position at WA. Question: What was your previous job before teaching here at Westford Academy? A: I was a youth director on a military base for the...

Lorraine Burns is a new addition to the faculty at Westford Academy. She has eleven years of experience teaching, and Burns is excited to be a new special education teacher at WA.  Q: Where were you educated? A: I attended Chelmsford High School and received both my bachelors and masters degrees...

Many teachers at Westford Academy have earned their Master's Degree, but few go on even further to earn a doctorate. Two more faculty members will be added to that category, Mathematics teacher Brian Scanlan, who recently completed his degree, and history teacher Kathleen Ralls, who is looking to earn...

Kathie Ablondi, assistant to the deans of students, is retiring at the end of this year.  She has worked at Westford Academy since 2004, making this her thirteenth year. She was drawn to WA thanks to her children, who are former students. Ablondi had gotten to know Mike Parent, a dean, who coached...