Thomas Hassan | |
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First Gentleman of New Hampshire | |
In role January 3, 2013 – January 2, 2017 |
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Governor | Maggie Hassan |
Preceded by | Susan Lynch |
Succeeded by | Valerie Sununu (First Lady) |
14th Principal of Phillips Exeter Academy | |
In office September 2009 – June 2015 |
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Preceded by | Tyler Tingley |
Succeeded by | Lisa MacFarlane |
Personal details | |
Spouse(s) | Margaret Wood |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater |
Brown University Harvard University |
Thomas E. Hassan is an American educator and husband of United States Senator and former Governor of New Hampshire Maggie Hassan. 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. 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.
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. In 2011, the New York Observer named Hassan as one of 24 "Elite Private School Power Players".
As the husband of Governor Maggie Hassan, Thomas Hassan was New Hampshire's First Gentleman from 2013 to 2017.
As of June 2016, Hassan is the President of School Year Abroad.