Thomas Hassan
| Thomas Hassan | |
|---|---|
| First Gentleman of New Hampshire | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Lynch |
| 14th Principal of Phillips Exeter Academy | |
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In office September 2009 – June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Tyler Tingley |
| Succeeded by | Lisa MacFarlane |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Wood Hassan |
| Alma mater |
Brown University Harvard University |
Thomas E. Hassan is an American educator and husband of New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan.[1] He joined the Phillips Exeter Academy faculty as the Director of College Counseling in 1989, worked as the Dean of Admissions, and was the 14th Principal from 2009 until his retirement in 2014.[2][3] During his 20 years at Exeter, Hassan taught mathematics and junior studies, served as dorm affiliate, and advised student organizations, including Best Buddies and the Random Acts of Kindness club.[1]
Hassan is the President-Elect of School Year Abroad as of June 2016.[4]
Hassan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, and earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Education at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1] In 2011, the New York Observer named Hassan as one of 24 "Elite Private School Power Players".[5]
As the husband of Governor Maggie Hassan, Thomas Hassan is New Hampshire's First Gentleman.[1][6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Biography of Principal Thomas E. Hassan". Phillips Exeter Academy. Retrieved 2013-01-08..
- ↑ "Thomas Hassan appointed Principal of Phillips Exeter Academy". SeacoastOnline.com. 2008-10-24. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
- ↑ Buchanan, James (Nov–Dec 2009), "The Principal", Brown Alumni Magazine.
- ↑ "Hassan named President of School Year Abroad". School Year Abroad. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
- ↑ Knutsen, Elise (November 2011), "The Elite of the Elite: 2011 Private School Power Players", New York Observer.
- ↑ About Thomas E. Hassan, Office of the Governor of New Hampshire, retrieved 2013-01-08.