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Image of new Biology teacher Sara Piper

Piper joins the biology department at WA

Ivy Howard, Staff Writer Sep 29, 2019

Sara Piper, a new biology teacher in the Westford Academy science department, talks about her plans and what she looks forward to in the school year. Q: Have you worked at WA previously? A: No, this is my ninth year teaching but my first at Westford Academy. I did work in Townsend at a smaller...

Mrs. Burns

New special education teacher, Lorraine Burns ready for a great year

Morgan Smith, Staff Writer Sep 20, 2019

Lorraine Burns is a new addition to the faculty at Westford Academy. She has eleven years of experience teaching, and Burns is excited to be a new special education teacher at WA.  Q: Where were you educated? A: I attended Chelmsford High School and received both my bachelors and masters degrees...

John DiGennaro, a new special education teacher at Westford Academy poses for a photo.

DiGennaro prepares for the challenges ahead

Molly Smith, Staff Writer Sep 18, 2019

Westford Academy's new addition to its special education department, John DiGennaro, is looking forward to a great year. Q: What high school and college did you attend? A: I attended high school down in New York. I went to a high school by the name of Locust Valley High School. I went to college...

Hoffman takes up science position at WA

Hoffman takes up science position at WA

Keertana Gangireddy and Srinithi Raj Sep 28, 2018

Introducing Jennifer Hoffman, a biology and forensic science teacher who has recently joined WA's science department. Q: Have you always wanted to become a teacher? A: I wanted to be a vet originally. In college I was a teaching assistant in a biology lab at my college, and I also taught horseback...

Cornwall steps in as librarian

Cornwall steps in as librarian

Sep 15, 2014

Michael Tricca Staff Writer Barbara Cornwall is a new librarian at Westford Academy, who has had past experience from working in Littleton. She will be working closely with fellow librarian Mrs. Harde at the Wright Library. Q: What’s it like being a new staff member? A: It’s wonderful...

Scott Hafferkamp

Hafferkamp runs to WA

Sep 12, 2014

By Kayla Chavier Staff Writer Scott Hafferkamp is a new teacher in the psychology department at Westford Academy. He teaches both college prep and advanced placement psychology. Q: How do you like it here so far? A: Working here has been really great so far. It is a lot of work getting...

Above: East Meets West

East meets West tackles depression

Mar 7, 2014

By Charlotte Redman Staff Writer Are you or anyone you know suffering from depression? Do you wish you knew how to help? Attend East Meets West on Monday, March 10th from 7 to 9 P.M. at Westford's Stony Brook Middle School to learn about the fight against depression. East Meets West is a free...