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    Kelly Gallagher-Mackay

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    Annie Kidder

    Executive Director

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    Laurie Matheson

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    Kerrie Proulx

    Data Analyst

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    Jacqui Strachan

    Director of Outreach and Parent Support

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    Jan Sugerman

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    Megan Yeadon

    Administrative Assistant

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People for Education
641 Bloor Street West
Toronto , Ontario , M6G 1L1
Street map of P4E phone: 416-534-0100 fax: 416-536-0100 email: info@peopleforeducation.ca

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People for Education is your strong voice for public education. We conduct vital research, answer parents’ questions, make policy recommendations and ensure there is broad coverage of education issues in the media. Together we make Ontario’s schools great!

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