Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Education

Leona Dombrowsky was sworn in as Minister of Education on January 18, 2010.

Previously, she served as Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (2005-2010) and Minister of the Environment (2003-2005).

Ms. Dombrowsky was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 1999, and currently represents the riding of Prince Edward-Hastings.  Known throughout her riding as the “Walking Woman,” Leona is recognized as a vocal advocate for local residents and communities.

Prior to serving in government, Ms. Dombrowsky served in the education sector.  She was elected as a trustee of the Hastings and Prince Edward Roman Catholic School Board in 1985, served as board chair from 1991-1996, and became the first chair of the newly amalgamated Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic School Board in 1998.

As a trustee, she served as a director of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association.  She was also a member of an advisory committee to the Education Quality and Accountability Office.

Ms. Dombrowsky is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and lives in Tweed with her husband Helmut. Since graduating from post secondary education, their four children have left "the nest of home" and are employed in various cities across Ontario.