From Off-Broadway stages to the Westford Academy Center for the Performing Arts, artistic director Michael Towers has led every theater kid's dream. However, even on the big stages, Towers' true passion lies within the four walls of WA. His presence here has not only changed the school physically, but...

The art classrooms are known for being a relaxing space for students to express themselves and grow as artists, and art teacher Kelly Lampert has been a guiding force in creating this environment for students. However, after working at WA for nine years, Lampert will not be returning this fall and instead,...

Aimee Murphy has lived in Westford her whole life. She taught fifth grade at Abbot Elementary School fora number of years and has been teaching sixth grade English at Stony Brook Middle School for the past eight years. Throughout her teaching career, she has made a positive impact on all of her students....

WA teacher Stephen Scully is set to receive the 2023 William Spratt award for excellence in teaching social studies. The award's recipient was announced at the School Committee meeting on Monday, April 24 by Superintendent Christopher Chew. In order to be nominated, one must be a social studies teacher...

Teaching high school is not an easy feat. Combine that with starting to teach students who are already used to a teacher, a class routine, and specific rules, and it can get difficult even quicker, especially when that class is an art class—one that isn't centered around hard and straight facts, but...

In a classroom, chemistry teacher Casey Collins stands with two students around a lab table. They pore over beakers and papers, invested in what she is teaching them. Whenever the students ask questions, Collins answers them patiently, going into elaborate detail to help them understand the topic. This...

After moving from Lawrence to Westford, William Meuse has arrived at WA as a new coach and Physical Education and Health teacher. Q: Who are you and what do you do at the school? A: My name is Mr. Meuse. I teach Physical Education, freshmen health, [...] and Kinetics of Team Sports for 10th, 11th...

Teaching Assistant (TA) Cara McCarthy is welcomed to Westford Academy as a first year teacher. The Ghostwriter had the opportunity to sit down with her and ask a few questions.  Q: How has your experience at WA been so far? A: So far, everyone’s been really welcoming. I’ve gotten lost quite...

Molly Callaghan has done something that not many other people have ever done, and that is return to teaching after a 14 year long absence from the profession. Callaghan is currently filling in for English and journalism teacher Janet Fonden, and will be taking over for Fonden until around Valentine's...

The coming and going of teachers is a normal part of school life at WA. Students are no stranger to long-term stand-ins or substitutes, but the transition is always bittersweet. One such experience has happened very recently. On Nov. 22, history teacher Kimberly Sears came back from maternity leave,...

The guidance office is a hub of activity at WA. Students, teachers, and staff members alike are constantly visiting the offices for supplies, passes, and forms. Students can also visit guidance counselors for advice and help outside of academics. Sometimes, however, they need to go to the Head of Guidance,...

Working in the classroom, some students may struggle at times with the assignment at hand, whether that be a writing assignment in English class or a difficult math problem during Algebra.  Guidance from staff is vital for students to navigate these assignments.  This year, Westford Academy welcomes Jennifer...