At eighteen years old, many students have no idea what their futures will look like, especially career-wise. Although they may have an idea of what they're interested in, many students can't fully predict where they will end up professionally. Westford Academy's new guidance counselor Samantha DeMagistris went...

Erik Ruhmann, new algebra teacher, arrives at WA. The Ghostwriter was able to meet him and talk about his past and future plans at WA. Q: What type of math do you teach? A: Algebra. I like it because it’s the building block of math. Q: How are you liking WA so far? A: “I am absolutely...

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...

Introducing Marianne Butterline, a former Norman E. Day School teacher who has recently joined the Westford Academy staff.  She will be working as one of its new Digital Learning Specialists. Q: What led you to working at WA? A: Last year, there was a significant shortage in the budget, and administration...

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...

Q: Are the more athletic students in your class more proficient with the material?  A: I think that one of the great things about being a student and an athlete is that you sort of have that level of discipline and I think that that does translate [well] in some cases. There are some people who’d...

Shirley Tan is a freshman math teacher in her first year teaching at Westford Academy. She answered questions for us to find out a little more about her. Q: Why did you become a teacher? A: I just enjoy math and I also enjoy helping people. Helping students to learn math and I know a lot of kids...

Q: How did you come across Westford Academy/the job opening here? A: I grew up in the area so I was quite familiar with Westford Academy and I was just ready for a bigger school, a change in my career and the job happened to open up and I thought that would be great. The kids are amazing that I get...

 Q: What are your responsibilities at WA? A: I am the assistant to all the deans and […] I update all of the student information within the websites, [and] the calendar information. […] Basically I’m just their right hand girl and whatever they need I try to help them out so things go smoothly...

Q: How long have you been teaching? A: This is my fifth year teaching business specifically. Q: And what classes will you teach this year? A: This year I have entrepreneurship, social media marketing, management, marketing I, [...] and then next term I have a Microsoft office course. Q:...

Q: How long have you been teaching? A: This is my first year teaching. Q: What classes are you teaching this year? A: I am teaching freshman world history and US sophomore, US I. Q: Are you excited for this year? A:Very excited, yes. Q: Is there anything specific? A: I’m excited...

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...