Phillip Bolduc is taking in the new environment as a recently hired education support professional (ESP) at Westford Academy with three years of teaching experience and a degree from UMass Lowell. Looking forward to the warm community, Bolduc hopes to have a positive impact on students and encourages...

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...

Christopher Maloney-Perez is a physics teacher who is new to Westford Academy, but not to the field of education. After teaching at Amesbury High School and in Boston for 13 years, he is excited to begin a new chapter in Westford. Q: How did you feel on the first day of school?  A: Excited, but...

Bringing a bright and enthusiastic personality to the science department, Erin Parker is determined to turn her classroom into a home for all of her students. With an intense love for science, she hopes to turn difficult subjects into a chance to grow and succeed. As Parker continues her teaching journey...

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:...

Jenna Grossman is a new guidance counselor who decided to work at Westford Academy for its collaborative counseling team and school spirit. This year, she is looking forward to connecting with her students and  attending school events. In her free time, she enjoys photography, visiting lighthouses,...

Shaylee Puleo is a math teacher who recently joined the Westford Academy community. After teaching for four years at Wilmington Middle School, Puleo is starting her first year as a high school teacher at WA. Q: How did you feel on your first day of school? A: I was very nervous, but I was also...

Makayla Camp is a special education teacher who recently joined the WA community. She is a friendly, kind, funny, and welcoming individual who always aims to bring a smile to people's faces and is excited to start her teaching career here at WA. Q: What led you to this passion?  A: My grandmother...

The transition from a school with only fifteen kids, to WA, a school with over 2000 kids is a huge change for one of WA's new teaching assistants. Sara Spaanenburg, who moved from Sweden eight years ago is still adjusting to the different environment, and is excited to figure out all the different aspects...

After graduating from Wellesley College in May 2022 and finishing her student teaching last year, Olivia Fennell is taking over the position of teaching Latin and advising the knitting club at WA. Fennell is teaching during Mrs. Bjorkman's year away from the school. Fennell is very passionate about Latin...

After spending the past 45 years traveling around New England helping to make movies, Michael Reynolds has decided to take on a new job closer to home, working as a custodian at WA. Although he just started the job a few weeks ago, he is quickly adjusting and is looking forward to having more time to...

Christy Weller-Fahy is a student librarian trainee at WA. She got her undergrad from UMass Lowell 5 years ago and is getting a masters in library science at Salem State. She will only be here at WA for at most two weeks, as this will finish her training and she will be eligible for a masters degree in...