Thomas Hassan
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Thomas E. Hassan is the 14th Principal of the Phillips Exeter Academy
, in office from June 2009. Hassan succeeded Tyler C. Tingley, who retired in June 2009 after having completed 12 years as head of the 228-year-old academy. A graduate of Brown University
, Hassan earned his master’s and doctorate degrees at Harvard University
. He joined Exeter’s faculty as the director of college counseling in 1989. An experienced administrator and teacher, he has also served the school as dean of admissions. He lives in Exeter, New Hampshire
with his wife Margaret Wood Hassan
, who was the Majority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate
, where she has represented the 23rd District since 2004.
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy is a private secondary school located in Exeter, New Hampshire, in the United States.Exeter is noted for its application of Harkness education, a system based on a conference format of teacher and student interaction, similar to the Socratic method of learning through asking...
, in office from June 2009. Hassan succeeded Tyler C. Tingley, who retired in June 2009 after having completed 12 years as head of the 228-year-old academy. A graduate of Brown University
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
, Hassan earned his master’s and doctorate degrees at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
. He joined Exeter’s faculty as the director of college counseling in 1989. An experienced administrator and teacher, he has also served the school as dean of admissions. He lives in Exeter, New Hampshire
Exeter, New Hampshire
Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The town's population was 14,306 at the 2010 census. Exeter was the county seat until 1997, when county offices were moved to neighboring Brentwood...
with his wife Margaret Wood Hassan
Margaret Wood Hassan
Margaret “Maggie” Wood Hassan is a former Majority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate. She represented the 23rd District from 2004 to 2010. She is a member of the Democratic Party. -Early life, education, and early career:...
, who was the Majority Leader of the New Hampshire Senate
New Hampshire Senate
The New Hampshire Senate has been meeting since 1784. It is the upper house of the New Hampshire General Court. It consists of 24 members representing Senate districts based on population...
, where she has represented the 23rd District since 2004.