Katie Begley

The RECE participated in a Discipline Resolution Process and admitted to professional misconduct, including physical and emotional abuse of preschool-aged children.

The misconduct involved forcefully grabbing and dragging children, and denying them washroom access.

The Discipline Committee accepted the joint submission, finding the RECE guilty and ordering a reprimand, a 12-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on her certificate of registration.

The College of Early Childhood Educators sought to withdraw accusations of professional misconduct against the respondent member.

The respondent had signed an undertaking to complete remedial coursework and mentorship, which she successfully completed.

The Discipline Committee allowed the withdrawal, finding that the public interest was protected by the respondent's successful completion of the undertaking and her demonstrated commitment to improving her practice.