As she has had various teaching positions in Brandeis University, Boston University, and Concord-Carlisle High School, Ying Ma, the new Mandarin teacher at Westford Academy reveals her excitement to be returning back to teaching after caring for her children. After graduating Brandeis University with...

The National Language Exams are voluntary exams administered by various associations that offer the test to students throughout the nation. This year, the exams will be administered to German, Latin, and Spanish students. The German exams were administered during class time two weeks ago by the American...

As people go from stall to stall, looking for the perfect holiday gift, the constant buzz of people talking fills the cafeteria. The room is full with the distinct odor of quesadillas and vegetable dumplings, and it only gets stronger the closer a person gets to the kitchen. WA hosted the annual...

Learning a new language in school is tough, to say the least. Whether it be the grammar behind complex sentence structures, or remembering the gender of nouns, there always seems to be something new to build upon. With this in mind, it is no wonder that foreign language students often find themselves...

“Knowledge is power” is a phrase that is often recited but generally taken for granted. Education is varied all over the world when it comes to educators, resources, and schooling, with each teacher and student having their own unique relationship with learning. One opportunity an individual can...

Now that half of the school year is over, opening a Google Meet call while conversing with students in the classroom isn't something new to teachers. Teachers can now make sure that remote and in-person students are engaged and understand the material planned for the day. This school year (2020-21)...

Foreign language classes at WA equip students with the skills to boost communication as well as cognitive thinking. One of the best ways to interact with a foreign language outside of school is to watch foreign-language movies. Below, is a list of French, Spanish, and German films for those hoping to...

Foreign language classes at the high school level are not often deemed gateways to long-winded careers. More so than any high school business, science, or English class, many students who enroll in world language courses do so out of interest and dedication to master a new skill, but do not necessarily...

Andrea Pickersgill is a new Spanish teacher at Westford Academy and recently the Ghostwriter had the chance to get to know her. Q - So how’s this year going so far? A - So far I think it’s going well, very busy. Q - What made you want to become a Spanish teacher? A - To be honest, I...

By Ciara Barstow Staff Writer Jennifer Ganley is a new foreign language teacher at WA this year. She is excited to be teaching Spanish, her favorite language, at this school. Q: What was your inspiration to become a teacher? Was it a particular moment that you discovered you wanted to teach,...

By Nicole Souza, Victoria Walker, Alex Gounaris Staff Writers  Timothy Welch is a new German teacher at Westford Academy. Q:  What made you come to WA? A: Timothy Welch grew up in Westford and went to WA where he graduated in 2004. Now part of the staff here, he teaches German and French....

By Amy Keum Staff Writer Michael "Miska" Vincze is new to the foreign language department this year. He will be teaching Latin. Q: So what made you decide to work at Westford Academy? A: When I first heard heard that there was an opening, I really didn't know that much about the school....