The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a member for professional misconduct involving multiple female students at two different schools.
The member pleaded no contest to allegations of verbal, physical, and psychological abuse, as well as disgraceful, dishonourable, or unprofessional conduct.
The member had engaged in inappropriate physical contact, such as touching students' shoulders, backs, and hips, and made demeaning comments, referring to them as 'sweetie' and 'honey.' The Discipline Committee accepted the uncontested facts and found the member guilty.
Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a six-month suspension of the member's certificate of qualification and registration, and the successful completion of a professional boundaries course.