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WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

The student news site of Westford Academy

WA Ghostwriter

Wilde smiles for a photo in her new classroom

Wilde prepares to make an impact through accessible math lessons

Caitlin O’Rourke, Staff Writer Sep 30, 2025

Laura Wilde is a new math teacher at WA. She strives to always greet her students with a smile and a friendly attitude, making sure that they feel valued and cared for. Wilde previously taught math at Lowell Catholic School, and she currently teaches five Algebra II CP classes. In her free time, Wilde...

Chaput smiles while sitting at a desk in her classroom.

Meet Lisa Chaput, a returning math teacher

Esha Patil, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2025

After leaving Westford Academy in 2018 to be at home with her family, Lisa Chaput is back and more ready than ever to teach math. She has a passion for the subject, which she is looking forward to sharing with her students. Q: What are some things that you did during your time away from teaching? A:...

Ruhmann poses for a photo in front of a bulletin board outside of his classroom.

Ruhmann says goodbye to WA after 32 years in WPS

Victoria Farley, Co-Sports Editor May 5, 2025

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...

Math teacher Frank Sitarski

WA welcomes new math teacher Frank Sitarski

Nicole Mckinnon, Staff Writer Nov 5, 2021

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Mr. Sitarski comes to WA with his humble, easy going nature, ready to teach young learners. Q. How has your experience working here been going? A. Well outside of COVID last year, I think it's gone very smoothly. I enjoy working with the students here. Q. Which...