- maria rizzo -
A fierce advocate for students, families and our community.
Ward 5 TCDSB Trustee
I believe in engaging people to build stronger schools. Community schools make strong neighbourhoods. We should never sell off school sites to make up shortfalls in education funding.
Maria Rizzo
HIGHLIGHTS
Student Equity
International Languages
Playground Upgrades
Maria is a leader in the fight to ensure all students feel welcome, included and valued in their school community.
Playground Upgrades
International Languages
Playground Upgrades
Maria led the charge to fund playground and school yard upgrades enhancing the green and learning space for students.
International Languages
International Languages
International Languages
Maria saved jobs while protecting the cherished International Languages Program that improves academic achievment in other subject areas.
Security Improvements
Security Improvements
International Languages
Maria's motion to improve student safety with security cameras in all schools including elementary schools will be phased in and implemented.
Disposable Bottles
Security Improvements
Technology Supports
Maria's leadership led to a Board wide ban of wasteful plastic water bottles. Maria is always mindful of our Catholic obligation to strive to preserve and care for God’s creations.
Technology Supports
Security Improvements
Technology Supports
Every student from K-12 will have their own device as part of the school Technology Plan Maria advanced.
MARIA'S FAITH IN ACTION
SOLIDARITY
DIGNITY FOR ALL
COMMON GOOD
Maria's policy decisions are made in solidarity with the most vulnerable students and communities in struggles against injustice.
COMMON GOOD
DIGNITY FOR ALL
COMMON GOOD
Maria makes decisions putting aside individual interests for the common good and upholds that human beings created by God, are called to put forth our best effort to care for the rest of His creation.
DIGNITY FOR ALL
DIGNITY FOR ALL
DIGNITY FOR ALL
Maria faith demands action and promotes the dignity of all humans as an important and vital Catholic social teaching.
ENDORSEMENTS
Teresa Pantalone Colonna, Parent in York Centre
"Maria is the most qualified and experienced candidate to represent ward 5. With integrity and strong values Maria always puts students education and well being at the forefront of everything she does. I am proud to be a parent in a Ward 5 school and to have Maria represent my family."
Kathryn Jaitley, Parent at St Cyril
“Maria’s track record shows she is a champion in advocating for her school communities and has made many contributions to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion within the TCDSB. Maria knows this ward - She knows what schools need and she is determined to see that students succeed. She continues to be effective and gets results.
We need to re-elect Maria Rizzo.”
Kyle Iannuzzi, Former Student Trustee & 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee Member
“Maria Rizzo is one of the most compassionate and understanding politicians I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Integrity is at the core of her being and she will move mountains to ensure children and adolescents are not only getting the best education a board can offer, but they are getting it in a safe, inclusive and accessible environment.”
City Councillors Support Maria
James Pasternak
James Pasternak
James Pasternak
“Maria Rizzo and I have successfully worked together to invest in school playgrounds; making TTC stops safe for students; adding new School Safety Zones; advocating for student nutrition funding, and adding more crossing guards. Maria is an excellent partner for the City of Toronto and a trusted representative who gets things done. “
James Pasternak
City Councillor
York Centre
John Filion
James Pasternak
James Pasternak
“Maria Rizzo is a remarkably hard-working and caring Catholic school trustee. At a time when education faces so many challenges, we need to keep her experience more than ever.
Please support Maria to keep the needs of students first.”
John Filion
City Councillor
Willowdale
Howard Moscoe
James Pasternak
Howard Moscoe
“Maria is a passionate hard working advocate for students, families, community and social Justice.
She is a progressive, compassionate voice that is needed at the board table.
I’m proud to be able to call her my friend.”
Howard Moscoe
Former City Councillor
Eglinton-Lawrence
Student Leaders Support Maria
"We happily endorse Maria Rizzo as Catholic School Trustee. She has made monumental contributions to supporting student voice, equity and inclusion within the TCDSB. We were honoured to have worked alongside Maria in our terms as Student Trustees.”
Taylor Dallin
Stephanie De Castro
Taylor Dallin
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts
2018-2020
Student Trustee
Kathy Nguyen
Stephanie De Castro
Taylor Dallin
Madonna Catholic Secondary School
2019-2021
Student Trustee
Keith Baybayon
Stephanie De Castro
Stephanie De Castro
Marshall McLuhan Catholic Secondary
2020-2022
Student Trustee
Stephanie De Castro
Stephanie De Castro
Stephanie De Castro
Senator O’Connor College School
2021-2023
Student Trustee
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CUPE 4400 ENDORSES MARIA RIZZO
I am honoured and humbled by the unwavering support from members of CUPE 4400.
Sincere thanks to all of you for always being loyal to me.
I will always be staunch in my support for what matters most.
CUPE 3155 Supports Maria
International Language Instructors Union Endorsement
“Our members have unquestionable support from Maria Rizzo. She has advocated for this program to the Board and the Province! Her devotion to the program, the students and the Instructors is phenomenal and unfailing. She listens to parents and as if she is advocating for her own child. The devotion to her community is bar none. The members of CUPE Local 3155 stand in solidarity with Maria Rizzo.”
Valeria De Gregorio, President CUPE 3155
PLEASE DONATE
Support the re-election of Trustee Maria Rizzo.
The road to public office is hard. Due to the huge size of ward 5 and high costs of campaigns, we are turning to people who know Maria for support. In order to continue to serve and keep on fighting for students, families and residents, Maria needs your backing.
The campaign is expected to cost an estimated $10,000. Please donate generously to help re-elect Maria as our Ward 5 Trustee.
The maximum donation allowed is $1,200 and not tax deductible.
Any donation amount is greatly appreciated.
2022 RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
A heartwarming day full of laughs with wonderful supporters, family and friends kicked off Maria's 2022 campaign.
The Maritimers
Dr Hockley
John Filion & Gina Severino
Want some pink on your lawn?
ORDER A SIGN TODAY! mariarizzo@rogers.com