ETFO welcomes new education minister Liz Sandals

TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2013 /CNW/ - The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) welcomes the announcement that Liz Sandals will be Ontario's new minister of education.

"We want to congratulate the new minister on her appointment. Minister Sandals brings important experience to the education portfolio," said ETFO President Sam Hammond. "Along with serving as a former parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Education, she chaired the Safe Schools Action Team, which laid the groundwork for the Keeping Our Kids Safe at School Act, 2009."

"We look forward to working with Premier Kathleen Wynne and Minister Sandals to continue building a strong education system in Ontario."

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario represents 76,000 elementary public school teachers and education professionals across the province and is the largest teacher federation in Canada.

SOURCE: Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario

Valerie Dugale, ETFO Media Relations, Cell: 416-948-0195