Rate your school survey 2021–2022—Results
Brought to you by the ETT Political Action and Public Education Committee This survey is designed to evaluate your administration, school environment, and working conditions. It is meant to measure school culture to help members make informed decisions about changing school assignments. This is ETT business and only ETT members should participate in this survey. […]
Maria Abbruzzese—Executive Officer candidate
Elect: Maria AbbruzzeseFor ETT Executive Officer Dear Colleagues, As an educator with over 16 years of experience my work assignments have varied including: Arts prep coverage, core, and most recently virtual school core teacher. In 2017, I was nominated to be an ETT union steward. I trained as a steward and participated in organizer training […]
Trey Allen—Executive Officer candidate
As a steward, I consistently work to keep all staff informed by following up with emails, text messages and phone calls within 24 hours. I continuously update staff on what is happening within ETT, collective bargaining, ETFO conferences and of course, answer questions related to the Collective Agreement, Board Policy, Education Act, and Ontario College […]
Roger Beal—Executive Officer candidate
Vote Roger Beal–Executive Officer Proven Experience Ward 22 Regional Organizer two years Negotiating for individual and collective issues Political Action and Public Education committee Governance committee Member Services committee Budget committee School Steward – 11 years Allow me to continue to fight for you! Teachers have risen to the challenge of Covid. We have learned […]
Yvette Blackburn—Executive Officer candidate
Elect Yvette BLACKBURN! Colleagues, I seek your continued support and votes! As a proven conscientious and committed member, I believe in unwavering advocacy. I bring a critical voice to this table that will ensure the Executive works cohesively for the collective good of its members. I am a voice of courage that champion members’ rights, […]
Amber Bowen—Executive Officer candidate
We have faced challenges never imagined during these past 2.5 years. Yet, ETT teachers have prevailed. Our working conditions, collective agreement, personal health and well-being have been constantly jeopardized. Yet, we continued to hold up the system. As Executive Officer, I pushed TDSB for HEPA filters, masks on all students and against Hybrid Teaching. When the […]
Jennifer Brown—Executive Officer candidate
Leading the Elementary Teachers of Toronto through the most, unprecedented time in education history has been both challenging and rewarding. I’ve been involved with ETT in a variety of roles for over 2 decades. I am knowledgeable, experienced, and familiar with all the intricacies required to continue leading the Elementary Teachers of Toronto union with […]
Ivica Cosic—Executive Officer candidate
As a champion of worker’s rights in Health & Safety, and as a current Health & Safety Inspector, I have been in your classrooms and heard your concerns. With my many collaborative relationships within ETT, ETFO and the TDSB I know how to best advocate for you and get things done. Those who have worked […]
Kwabena Frimpong—Executive Officer candidate
Dear ETT colleague, Thank you for the opportunity you have given me to serve on the ETT Executive the past eight years. We have made many gains together as a team but there is much, yet to be accomplished. I am still committed to: Moving our organization forward by addressing the worsening problem of increased […]
Stephen Gartshore—Executive Officer candidate
Hello members. Thank you for taking the time to read this profile. It will give you a brief snapshot about myself and what you stand to gain by voting for me. You will hear some “election speak”. I promise to be as clear as possible! Who I amI have taught K-8 classes in all subjects […]
