Filling every room with smiles, prepared to answer any questions that come his way, math teacher Erik Ruhmann brings a positive attitude to his classroom every day. Following 6 years of teaching formulas, functions, and life lessons at Westford Academy, Ruhmann is set to retire from his 32-year career...

Excelling in both math and science classes is an important part of all high school students' careers. Whether they plan to major in biochemistry or linguistics, or go straight into getting a job, these subjects will be used everyday. Raising curiosity and being under the wings of great teachers is one...

In past years, there has been a push for STEM subjects to become more accessible for students, and now, with a new position dedicated to managing STEM as a whole, WA has found someone just right for the job. After last year's introduction of the STEM curriculum coordinator position for WPS, Erin Bengiovanni...

With the positions of math and science coordinator open and the reworking of the school system's budget underway, Westford Public Schools will hire an interim STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) coordinator who will serve grades 6-12 for the 2021-22 school year. After math coordinator...

Samuel Hummer is a new teacher here at Westford Academy. He teaches freshman Algebra 1 and sophomore Geometry. Question: Did you teach anywhere before coming here? Answer: I did. I taught in Fitchburg at a charter school called Sizer School. I taught there for about a year and a half. I started...

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...

In the 2017-2018 school year, the Math Department began a reform of course selections and requirements in math and computer science alike. The 2018-2019 school year will bring another stage of these changes, including further adjustments to the new computer science curriculum and restrictions in doubling...

Last year, 2015- 2016, three curriculum coordinators left Westford Academy from the math, science, and foreign language departments. This year, Kristina McHugh, Jenny Kravitz, and Sharon Charbonnier have joined the staff at WA in their places. McHugh took on the position from Cathy Coughlin in the...

An interview was conducted on September 14 at 2p.m. with a new member of the Westford Academy math faculty, Gilburt Fuhr. He currently teaches geometry and algebra classes. Q: "Can you first tell me a bit about your background?" A: "This is my twentieth year teaching. I taught at a camp called...

Q: I know you have worked at Blanchard Middle School. How are you adjusting to working at WA? A: I love it. I love being able to work at both schools as the coordinator. Everybody here is so nice and I still have a chance to work with people I know at both schools. Working with them in a different...

Retiring from Westford Academy this year, Cathy Coughlin is ready to start a new chapter of her life. During her time here, she has contributed greatly to the community and has been involved in different aspects of the school. Starting as a student and eventually becoming a teacher here, Coughlin is...