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3 Dr. Sarah Domire Hello, New Faculty! Introducing Dr. Sarah Domire, a new assistant professor in The School of Education! Dr. Domire received her PhD in Special Education from Penn State University where she also taught several classes in severe disabilities and autism. In the past, she has also worked in the NYC public school system as a Spe- cial Education teacher and spent some time training other teachers within her specialization. In her spare time she likes to travel. She tries to travel as much as possible, planning at least one big trip per year! Very involved within her field, she was just recently published in, "Research and Practice for Individuals with Severe Disabilities." She is a member of both the DADD (Division of Autism and Developmental Disabili- ties) and the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children). After learning about TCNJ's incredible special edu- cation program and hearing through various sources about the impeccable reputation the TCNJ education students have garnered amongst the school systems, Dr. Domire was drawn to start teaching here. The supportive staff and faculty also sold her on taking a position at TCNJ. She enjoys the company of her fellow faculty members, stating that they are very embracing and wel- coming to her as a new member of the TCNJ family. In the future, Dr. Domire dreams of establishing an autism center on TCNJ's campus. Since joining at TCNJ she has been impressed by the fact that her stu- dents here, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, are so eager to learn about the coursework. She under- stands the pressures students in the School of Education feel, highlighting the high expectations placed on majors within this school and the rigorous course work. She acknowledges that the academic challenges met by stu- dents within the School of Education are also why the school produces such knowledgeable and prepared pro- fessionals. A piece of advice she wanted to share with the graduate students of TCNJ is to start planning for what comes after graduation as soon as you can! Despite the fact that it can be hard to plan for the future while trying to obtain your degree, Dr. Domire feels that it will help for a smoother and more prepared transition in the long run. Welcome, Dr. Sarah Domire, to TCNJ!