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Erica Stanford appointed Patrick Walsh to the Teaching Council and criticized the council's culture regarding Timothy Fisher.

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Erica Stanford appointed Patrick Walsh to the Teaching Council and criticized the council's culture regarding Timothy Fisher.

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  1. Stanford slams union boss after damning review.1 source
  2. Stanford appointed Walsh to the Teaching Council and criticized the council's culture.1 source

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