Azeem Khan

The member brought a motion to adjourn the discipline hearing on the basis of medical evidence indicating an inability to participate and instruct counsel.

The College did not take a position but raised concerns about delay.

The Discipline Committee granted the adjournment, finding the request timely and supported by sufficient medical reasons, and ordered that the new hearing date be peremptory on the member.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a discipline proceeding against a member for professional misconduct after he hit a student on the back during class.

The member pleaded no contest to the allegations, which included physical abuse of a student, failing to comply with the Education Act, and engaging in disgraceful, dishonourable, or unprofessional conduct.

The Discipline Committee accepted the uncontested facts and found the member guilty of professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a one-month suspension of the member's certificate, and the successful completion of a course on classroom management.

The Member, a teacher and coach, faced allegations of professional misconduct for making inappropriate, sexualized comments and engaging in unwanted physical contact with female student athletes.

The Member pled guilty to professional misconduct, including verbal, physical, and emotional abuse, as well as sexual misconduct.

The Discipline Committee accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a six-month suspension of the Member's teaching certificate, and mandatory boundary training.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought a motion seeking leave to withdraw allegations of professional misconduct against the Member.

The parties agreed to the withdrawal in exchange for the Member entering into an Undertaking and Acknowledgment, which imposed terms, conditions, or limitations on her Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The Discipline Committee granted the motion, finding that the withdrawal was reasonable and served to protect the public interest.

The Member, an occasional teacher, pleaded guilty to professional misconduct for repeatedly failing to adequately supervise students, including falling asleep in class and leaving early, and for making inappropriate and racist comments to and in front of students.

The Discipline Committee accepted the joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a four-month suspension of his Certificate of Qualification and Registration, and the completion of coursework on boundaries, classroom management, and cultural sensitivity before returning to teaching.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a member for professional misconduct, including allegations of sexual abuse of a student.

The member pleaded no contest to an agreed statement of facts detailing an inappropriate personal and sexual relationship with a vulnerable student, which included lengthy electronic communications and clandestine meetings.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct, including sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and disgraceful conduct.

Applying the mandatory penalty provisions of the Ontario College of Teachers Act, 1996, the Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the member's teaching certificate and issued a reprimand.

The member, a teacher, pleaded no contest to allegations of professional misconduct after taking $50 from a colleague's backpack without permission.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct, noting his prior history of mishandling money and acts of dishonesty.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand and required the member to complete a pre-approved course on ethics.