Eleven new staff members have joined Hudson High School as the 2024-2025 school has begun. Learn a bit more about some of them below:
Meet Ms. Adamsky:
Rachel Adamsky is a new science teacher here at Hudson High School. Adamsky chose Hudson because of the friendly ambiance.
“When I came in for interviews, people smiled and said hello when passing in the hallways,” Adamsky said.
She continued, “It felt like a strong community among staff and students,”
Before teaching at Hudson, Adamsky worked for the National Park Service and was a science teacher at Shrewsbury and Stoneham, MA.
“I really enjoyed teaching 8th-grade science in Shrewsbury, but I was excited to teach this age group on a non-team model like I taught Earth and Space science in Stoneham,” she said.
Adamsky has had a positive experience so far at Hudson High.
“Everyone has been so helpful and kind as I get my feet under me,” she said.
Meet Mr. Anderson:
Philip Anderson is a new technology teacher at Hudson High. He has extensive experience in his field and enjoys mountain climbing, board gaming, car repair, and photography.
“I was a freelance commercial photographer’s assistant for a while in Boston,” Anderson said.
For the past 14 years, Anderson has been a computer and photography teacher at Northbridge High School. He looks forward to helping people get the most out of their technology tools.
“It has been great! Everyone has been super welcoming, and I’m starting to feel at home here already!” Anderson said.
Meet Mr. Burger:
Benjamin Burger is a new math teacher at Hudson High School. This is his eighth year teaching math, so he has much experience.
Burger taught in Framingham for five years and in Northborough for two years.
“I have many fond memories of my students and colleagues at those schools, so I am glad I get to shout out the FHS Flyers and ARHS Titans!” he said.
Aside from teaching, Burger coaches the Algonquin Golf team and the Algonquin JV2 Baseball team.
“These are fantastic opportunities to get to know students outside of the classroom and have some fun extracurricular things to talk about,” said Burger.
He is excited to work at a smaller school and get to know the community.
“At HHS, I look forward to teaching a larger percentage of the student population, seeing lots of friendly faces in the hallways, and positively impacting the community as a whole,” Burger said.
Meet KG:
Katarina Spungen is a teacher of the performing arts and of the drama society. Looking for a school with a vibrant performing arts community, Hudson seemed like the right place for Spungen.
“I am looking forward to getting involved in the community- not only through classes and Drama Society but I would really like to immerse myself in Hudson’s culture,” said Spungen.
Spungen previously worked in two renowned Chicago bakeries, in addition to their experience in teaching, performing arts passion, and degree in acting.
Spungen is welcoming any new members who are interested in the Drama Society.
“Drama Society is always open to new members!” they said.
Meet Dr. Wiatrowski:
Heather Wiatrowski is a new biology teacher here at Hudson High School. Wiatrowski has taught at Bellingham High School, Abby Kelley High School, Clark University, and Rutgers University.
Wiatrowski chose Hudson because of the community here at HHS.
“I was so excited to see a job opening here,” said Wiatrowski. She continued, “I have a lot of friends who live in Hudson, and I’ve always been impressed by this community.
Aside from teaching, Wiatrowski is excited to attend the performances.
“I can’t wait to see the musicals. I heard they are really good!”
So far, Wiatrowski has had a positive experience at HHS.
“The community here has been so welcoming. The students are so polite and friendly,” she said.
Meet Ms. Wilke:
Nolia Hill-Wilke is a new wellness teacher at Hudson High School. She has extensive experience in her field, having taught in New York City, Boston, and Maynard.
Wilke chose Hudson because of the excellent working environment.
“I actually know people who worked here and lived here, and I only heard great things, so it seemed like a great environment to work,” said Wilke. She continued, “A lot of the staff and the student’s parents lived here, so it says a lot about a town where everyone has been here for ages.”
Before Hudson High, Wilke had also worked at a biomechanics facility.
“After patients receive physical therapy, I’d give them prescriptions to get them back to normal, body functions like range of motion, gait performance, and strength training,” said Wilke.
Wilke has had a positive experience so far in working at HHS.
“My expectations have far exceeded anything I could hope for. I really enjoy being here,” Wilke said.
Hudson High School has also welcomed art teacher Shannon McGinty, who will cover for Jenna Johnson, nurse Brenda Walsh, counseling secretary Teresa Vickery, and special education teacher Frank Jones. Melissa Leisure, who previously taught in the math department, has returned as a paraprofessional.
