Daniel Paquette '04

has been named the new principal of Westfield Technical Academy. Paquette received his bachelor’s in history from Fitchburg State. Before joining WTA, Paquette served as an assistant principal at Westfield High School for six years and as an assistant principal in Palmer for one year. Before entering administration, he spent thirteen years as a social studies teacher at Chicopee Comprehensive. He has also served as a head tennis coach and assistant football coach.