Larry M. Capstick

The Member pleaded guilty to professional misconduct before the Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Teachers.

The misconduct stemmed from multiple criminal convictions, including assaulting a peace officer, uttering threats, and resisting arrest, as well as submitting fraudulent documents and forging a signature to obtain a mortgage.

The Committee accepted the joint submission on penalty, ordering a one-year suspension of the Member's certificate and requiring proof of medical fitness before returning to teaching.

At a discipline hearing, the Ontario College of Teachers sought leave to withdraw allegations of professional misconduct against the member.

The member's wife had retracted her allegations, which had formed the basis of the charges, explaining she was suffering from postpartum depression at the time.

The related criminal charges had also been withdrawn.

The Discipline Committee granted the College's application and authorized the withdrawal of the allegations.