Lois Mahon

The RECE participated in a Discipline Resolution Process and agreed to a Proposed Resolution admitting to professional misconduct, including physical, verbal, and psychological abuse of a 3-year-old child.

The RECE dragged the child across a paved walkway and later yelled in the child's face while forcibly removing their jacket.

The Discipline Committee accepted the joint submission, finding the RECE guilty of professional misconduct.

The Committee ordered a reprimand, a 10-month suspension, and terms, conditions, and limitations on the RECE's certificate of registration, including coursework and mentorship.

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.