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Mr. Brown in his new room.

Cory Brown becomes new full time health teacher

Fares Osman, Staff Writer Feb 1, 2023

Substitute teacher Cory Brown will take on the role of former health teacher Lauren Coffey after she recently left WA. He is looking forward to being a fulltime teacher for WA as the health teacher and also being a Physical Education teacher. Prior to his career as a substitute he was a police officer...

Thieme poses for a picture at her desk.

Thieme continues stay at WA as school psychologist

Shaivi Shah and Srivas Arun Oct 12, 2022

Hanna Thieme started as an intern for the school psychology department in 2019. Since then, a global pandemic shut the world down, drastically changed the schedule of schools everywhere, and impacted countless students' mental health. Luckily, Thieme stuck with WA and is now the school's newest psychologist....

New WA biology teacher Madison Davick smiles for a picture.

Madison Davick takes the biology department by storm

Kate Kelly and Katie McDermott Oct 12, 2022

Right after finishing her education, Madison Davick is ready to take on her first year of teaching. Davick is teaching freshman biology and senior marine biology. She is fresh out of college, studied biology and helped in laboratories, and now excited for her own classroom. Q: Where did you teach...

Dr. Margaret Adams (top left), Dr. Christopher Chew (top right), Dr. Matthew Janger (bottom left), Dr. Michele Shannon (bottom right).

Q&A’s with Superintendent Finalists

The Ghostwriter Mar 11, 2021

The race for Superintendent is on! Recently, the four final candidates for Superintendent of Westford were announced at the 3/1 School Committee meeting: Dr. Margaret Adams, Dr. Christopher Chew, Dr. Matthew Janger, and Dr. Michele Shannon. This past week, the Ghostwriter was fortunate enough to individually...

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Margaret Adams

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Margaret Adams

Unnati Bhat, Social Media Manager Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the School Committee recently announced that Dr. Margaret Adams Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Melrose Public Schools was one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr....

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Matthew I. Janger

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Matthew Janger

Sophia Keang, Reviews-Opinions Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that Principal of Arlington High School Dr. Matthew Janger is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr. Janger for a holistic perspective on his goals...

Superintendent Finalist Dr. Christopher Chew.

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Christopher Chew

Molly Smith, Sports Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that Stony Brook Middle School principal, Dr. Christopher Chew, is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview Dr. Chew for a holistic perspective on his...

Superintendent finalist Dr. Michele Shannon

Q&A with Superintendent Finalist Dr. Michele Shannon

Divya Sambathkumar, Co-Managing Editor Mar 11, 2021

With Bill Olsen’s Superintendency coming to an end, the school committee recently announced that the Executive Vice President of Client Services for the New York Leadership Academy, Dr. Michele Shannon, is one of the four final Superintendent candidates. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to interview...

Student Support staff member, Amy Pardi, is ready for a new school year

WA welcomes Amy Pardi to the student support staff

Amelia Jarrett, Staff Writer Oct 21, 2020

Amy Pardi is the newest addition to Westford Academy's student support staff. Pardi is excited to be a part of the community, despite this year's unexpected challenges. Q: Can you tell me about some of your hobbies outside of school?  A: My husband and I love horror movies. Especially once we're...