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GRANITE STATE COLLEGE WELCOMES DR. PATRICIA TAUSSIG

February 11, 2008 - CONCORD - Dr. Patricia Taussig of Antrim has recently been named Program Coordinator for District Mentors and faculty advisor for Granite State College’s Office of Education Programs.

As part of her new position, Dr. Taussig is conducting a research study examining the effects of the College’s curriculum on its teacher candidates and the performance of their students.

"I am happy to be a part of the team here at Granite State College," said Dr. Taussig. "I am impressed with this program here at Granite State College and the flexibility it offers students who wish to become certified."

Dr. Taussig served as vice principal of Crotchet Mountain School and Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield for 10 years before moving back to her home-state of Indiana in 2004 and working in the public school system there.

Dr. Taussig earned her Ed.D. in Special Education and Early Childhood Education from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where she also served as an adjunct professor of special education courses.

Granite State College is one of four University System of New Hampshire institutions and a leader in online education. It offers associate and bachelor degrees, post-baccalaureate programs for teacher education and transfer opportunities.

With nine academic centers located throughout New Hampshire, Granite State College is committed to delivering affordable and convenient access to higher education via innovative programming.

Learn more about Granite State College by visiting www.granite.edu.