The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a member for professional misconduct, including verbal and psychological abuse of students, sexual misconduct, and practising under the influence of a substance.
The member pleaded no contest to the allegations, which involved making inappropriate and sexualized comments and gestures to students, attending school smelling of a substance contrary to prescribed treatment, and failing to follow absence reporting protocols.
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 two-month suspension of the member's certificate of qualification, and the successful completion of a course on boundary violations.