Irene Dembek

Hanno Weinberger

Danny Anckle

OCTOntario College of TeachersNov 14, 2011

Motion to withdraw professional misconduct allegations granted due to insufficient evidence.

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

College counsel determined there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations and no reasonable prospect of obtaining a finding of professional misconduct.

The member's counsel consented.

The Discipline Committee granted the motion, finding the withdrawal reasonable, appropriate, and in the public interest.

Ontario College of Teachers v. Fellin, 2011 ONOCT 16

Julie Maciura

Eli Mogil

Irene Dembek

Danny Anckle

OCTOntario College of TeachersAug 31, 2011

Annilee Jarvis

OCT0 cases2007–2014

Teacher's certificate revoked following criminal convictions for sexual offences against a minor and child pornography.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a member who had been convicted of multiple criminal offences, including sexual assault, sexual interference, and making child pornography involving a minor.

The member did not attend the hearing but submitted a plea of no contest and an agreed statement of facts.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct, noting his actions constituted a severe breach of trust and an abuse of his position of authority.

The Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the member's teaching certificate and directed the publication of the decision.

Ontario College of Teachers v. Heller, 2011 ONOCT 18

Julie Maciura

Eli Mogil

Alejandro Munoz

2 cases2011–2015

John Tucker

Irene Dembek

Hanno Weinberger

Teacher found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to accommodate a special needs student.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a member for failing to display appropriate sensitivity to a special needs student.

The member pleaded no contest to allegations of professional misconduct, including verbal abuse, taking away occupational therapy devices, and distributing non-peanut-safe treats despite the student's severe allergy.

The Discipline Committee accepted the joint submission on penalty, ordering the member to be counselled, complete a course on professional boundaries and student sensitivities, and directing publication of the decision without the member's name.

Ontario College of Teachers v. Lutz, 2011 CanLII 101892

Julie Maciura

Eli Mogil

John Tucker

Irene Dembek

Hanno Weinberger

Employment and Labour Law

Teacher's certificate revoked after pleading no contest to sexual abuse of a student and criminal convictions.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a member who engaged in a sexual relationship with a student and subsequently breached bail conditions prohibiting contact with her.

The member had previously pled guilty to criminal charges of sexual exploitation and breach of recognizance.

The member did not attend the discipline hearing but submitted a plea of no contest and an agreed statement of facts.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct, including sexual abuse of a student.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the member's Certificate of Qualification and Registration and directed publication of the decision.

Ontario College of Teachers v O’Neill, 2011 ONOCT 23

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165

Decisions

Years active

Tribunals

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OCT165(100%)

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trial

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motion

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Irene Dembek — Member

Administrative Law

Other Tribunals

Human Rights

Irene Dembek

Member·Ontario College of Teachers·Since 2011

165

cases · 15 yrs · OCT

Trial

Motion

Costs

Appeal

Sentencing

Victoria Réaume

8 cases2002–2012

Richard Steinecke

In Private Practice32 cases2002–2020

David Leonard

185 cases2001–2016

Irene Dembek

Hanno Weinberger

Danny Anckle

OCTOntario College of TeachersNov 14, 2011

Teacher found guilty of professional misconduct for kicking shoes and making contact with a student.

The Member, a teacher, pleaded no contest to professional misconduct for failing to maintain the standards of the profession.

While on supervisory lunch duty, the Member kicked students' shoes that were not placed against the wall, making contact with a student who fell and suffered minor scraping.

The Discipline Committee accepted the plea and found the Member guilty.

Ontario College of Teachers v. Page, 2011 ONOCT 24

William Markle

39 cases1999–2023

Richard Steinecke

In Private Practice32 cases2002–2020

David Leonard

185 cases2001–2016

Irene Dembek

Hanno Weinberger

Danny Anckle

OCTOntario College of TeachersNov 14, 2011

Motion to withdraw professional misconduct allegations granted due to insufficient evidence.

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

College counsel determined there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations and no reasonable prospect of obtaining a finding of professional misconduct.

The member's counsel consented.

The Discipline Committee granted the motion, finding the withdrawal reasonable, appropriate, and in the public interest.

Ontario College of Teachers v. Fellin, 2011 ONOCT 16

Julie Maciura

Eli Mogil

Irene Dembek

Danny Anckle

OCTOntario College of TeachersAug 31, 2011

Annilee Jarvis

OCT0 cases2007–2014

Teacher's certificate revoked following criminal convictions for sexual offences against a minor and child pornography.

The member did not attend the hearing but submitted a plea of no contest and an agreed statement of facts.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct, noting his actions constituted a severe breach of trust and an abuse of his position of authority.

The Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the member's teaching certificate and directed the publication of the decision.

Ontario College of Teachers v. Heller, 2011 ONOCT 18

Julie Maciura

Eli Mogil

Alejandro Munoz

2 cases2011–2015

John Tucker

Irene Dembek

Hanno Weinberger

Teacher found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to accommodate a special needs student.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a member for failing to display appropriate sensitivity to a special needs student.

Ontario College of Teachers v. Lutz, 2011 CanLII 101892

Julie Maciura

Eli Mogil

John Tucker

Irene Dembek

Hanno Weinberger