Background
Sattler was born in Dundas, Ontario.
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Peggy Sattler
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Education
She attended the University of Western Ontario where she earned a bachelor"s degree in political science and a master’s degree in educational policy.
Career
She has been an Master in Public Policy since 2013. She was a Thames Valley District School Board trustee for 13 years, including terms as vice-chair from 2004 to 2006 and chair from 2006 to 2008. Sattler was also Western Region vice-president of the Ontario Public School Boards" Association.
Professionally, until her election as Master in Public Policy, Sattler was director of policy studies with the Academica Group, specializing in post-secondary education issues.
Sattler was elected in a by-election on August 1, 2013. She ran as the New Democratic candidate in the riding of London West.
She defeated Progressive Conservative candidate Ali Chahbar by 3,381 votes. She was re-elected in the 2014 provincial election defeating Personal Computer candidate Jeff Bennett by 5,951 votes.
Politics
She is the party"s critic for Research and Innovation and Training, Colleges and Universities.
Membership
She is a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario who represents the riding of London West.
