In past years, there has been a push for STEM subjects to become more accessible for students, and now, with a new position dedicated to managing STEM as a whole, WA has found someone just right for the job. After last year's introduction of the STEM curriculum coordinator position for WPS, Erin Bengiovanni...

If asked the question, "would you ever be comfortable sharing how hot your substitute is with your teacher" many students would answer with a simple "no, that's so weird". But, not history teacher Laine Winokur's students, specifically her A block class this year. An all-girls class had a substitute...

In the summer of 2018, the Westford Academy Band welcomed Michael Soo as its new band director, but now, three years after accepting his position, Soo has decided that it is time to say goodbye. Soo will be leaving to accept a new position in the Acton-Boxborough School District. He attended school...

New history teacher, David Watts is ready to start his year at Westford Academy. Watts has taught in many schools throughout Massachusetts. After changing career paths to work as a real estate agent, Watts is ready to get back into teaching, He brings an accomplished resume filled with over 25 years...

Kori Pasternak is Westford Academy's newest edition to the Latin department. She looks forward to a wonderful year, despite challenges with the pandemic. Q: How do you enjoy teaching a world language? A: I love it. The department's great. All of the other teachers are really welcoming, I've always...

Recently at Westford Academy, town budget cuts have found their way into the conversations of students and teachers alike. The term 'Seniority' is defined as the amount of time a teacher has been working in Westford Public Schools by the WPS Teachers Contract as, "The length of continuous employment...

This is one of many in the Ghostwriter’s new series of 23 questions. This series will highlight the significance of our faculty and students, and the little things about them that we may not know. This week, the Ghostwriter had the chance to meet with English teacher, and girls varsity basketball coach,...

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...

Xi Feng is the newest addition to the language department this year and is teaching all levels of Mandarin. Although her love for numbers kickstarted her career in data analysis, her love of teaching led her to where she is today. Q: How long have you been teaching? A: Since 2011, I started teaching...

Hanna Thieme is the new intern for the school psychologist. This year, she will help with counseling, and learn how to help high schoolers. Q: How long are you interning for? A: I'll be here for the entire year. Q: Are you interning for a college program? A: Yes, I am in a graduate program...

After 33 years of teaching, US History teacher Donna Kavanagh will be concluding her career in education at the end of this 2018-2019 school year. Kavanagh’s journey into education began through substitute teaching at her mother’s school after she finished her undergraduate degree at Clark University,...

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...