Salamatua Toiaivao Tauti Faatamalii Jenny Lauano has been appointed by Cabinet as the new CEO of the Ministry of Education and Culture, marking a significant leadership shift within one of Government’s most critical sectors.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Fosi Schmidt this afternoon during his weekly press conference with local media.
Faatamalii has served as an ACEO within the Ministry of Education for over 12 years, having moved from teaching to join MESC in 2014.
She held the role of Assistant CEO of Teacher Development & Advisory Services from 2014 – 2024 before her current role as ACEO Performance & Development.
Salamatua Toiaivao Tauti Faatamalii comes from a background of teaching, and was the Head of the Business Department for LDS Church College Pesega before joining the Ministry of Education.
In making the announcement, the Prime Minister said Faamatalii was selected from a highly qualified and competitive group of candidates.
Faatamalii Jenny has a high level understanding of the Education Sector both as a former Teacher and a long serving Administrator.
Quality education for Samoa’s children is a top priority of the Government and Faatamalii will take up a crucial role in leading this sector, said the Prime Minister.
“E taua tele o le tauaveina o tiute. Ona o le faamoemoe, e tasi lenei matagaluega e lalago ai le faamoemoe o le tatou Malo aua le aoaoina o alo ma fanau o le tatou atunuu.”
Happy Easter Samoa!!
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