OZschwitz Rights Violation: Teacher sacked for saucy shoot

A PRIMARY SCHOOL teacher sacked for appearing nude in a women's magazine has launched legal action against the Department of Education as parents from the school organise a petition to have her reinstated.

Lynne Tziolas, 24, was called into her principal's office last Friday and told her year-long contract at Narraweena Primary School would be terminated.

"I was told … my actions had breached the code of conduct," said Mrs Tziolas, who appeared with her husband, Antonios, in a Cleo article about sexual habits.

The article, headlined "Buck naked, where couples talk about their sex lives", included a picture of each couple in a naked embrace.

During last Friday's meeting with the principal, Julie Organ, and the local schools director, Maurice Brennan, Mrs Tziolas was issued with a letter."I refer to an article in the magazine Cleo in which your photograph appears accompanied by an article about your personal life," the letter said.

"Concerns have been raised by community members in relation to this article. I have concerns that this will seriously impact on your continued employment at Narraweena Public School."

Mrs Tziolas said she had had no course for appeal before the decision. "It was almost like I was guilty until proven innocent." She said she was stunned by the school's response and said it could end her public school career.

Mr Tziolas, 45, also a teacher, is concerned the furore may affect his chances of getting a job in the NSW public education system. He said he had applied for work at Narraweena primary school but doubted he would get a position. But he said he and his wife did not regret the picture and would do the story again.

Last night a spokeswoman for Cleo said it was unlikely the magazine would support Mrs Tziolas's appeal.

The Department of Education said it would investigate.

LNK

Good girl!

We need more naked teachers, not less!

OZschwitz Rights Violation: Teacher sacked for saucy shoot

OZschwitz Rights Violation: Teacher sacked for saucy shoot

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