The Member, a teacher, engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student that began while the student was under 18 and continued after he turned 18.
The conduct included exchanging personal messages, hugging, flirting, and later engaging in physical intimacy of a sexual nature, providing alcohol, and sending manipulative messages.
The Discipline Committee found the Member guilty of professional misconduct, including psychological or emotional abuse and sexual abuse.
Pursuant to the mandatory penalty provisions of the Ontario College of Teachers Act, the Committee ordered the immediate revocation of the Member's teaching certificate and a reprimand.