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title: Boys Education Series - A resource for parents & educators on boys | By Patty Dowd, Coordinator of Student Enrichment
description: Patty Dowd is the coordinator of middle school student enrichment at University School, a position she has held since she joined the faculty in 2007. She directs the school's Junior Research Fellows independent study program and heads the Center for Excellence, which serves the exceptional needs and interests of middle school students. Patty received her M.Ed. from Notre Dame College and her B.A. from Ohio University.
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