WA Ghostwriter

Malaxos excited to engage with his new students at WA

Ian Strauss, Staff Writer • Sep 30, 2024

Syd Malaxos is joining the Westford Academy staff as a sophomore chemistry teacher and substitute physics teacher. Having been to many schools in both his educational and professional life, previously working at Maynard High School, he's no stranger to adapting to new environments. He is driven by his...

Q&A: When a staff member is sent to the principal’s office

John Vassiliou, Online Managing Editor • Nov 1, 2019

The WA Ghostwriter met with Principal James Antonelli to understand how the school handles staff discipline. Q: How does the school handle staff discipline? A: "[We take it] very, very seriously. We are bound to a process, and that process is called due process, and you are innocent until proven...

Harney enters Westford Academy as a history teacher

Elena Gibbons, Author • Sep 20, 2019

Denise Harney is a new history teacher at Westford Academy. She teaches freshmen and sophomores in rooms 147 and 148. Q: What is your name and what do you teach? A: My full name is Denise Harney and I teach 9th grade World History 2 and 10th grade US History 1. Q: Do you have a favorite grade...

Greaves says “bonjour” to WA

Heather Vaughan and Lyndsay Duato • Sep 28, 2018

Lizette Greaves is a substitute French teacher in place of Katrina Lackner, who is taking leave until November. She was previously a German teacher at Blanchard Middle School and came to WA to fill in for Lackner. Question: What is your name? Answer: My name is Lizette Greaves. Q: What do you...