Pierrette Nadeau

Ontario College of Teachers v. Mollenhauer, 2003 ONOCT 37

Teacher found guilty of professional misconduct for inappropriate conversations with a student; 9-month suspension ordered.

The member, a secondary school teacher, faced allegations of professional misconduct for engaging in inappropriate conversations with a 17-year-old female student regarding her personal appearance and sexual relationship.

The member pled no contest to the facts and the Discipline Committee found him guilty of professional misconduct.

Accepting a joint submission on penalty, the Committee ordered a reprimand, a 9-month retroactive suspension, completion of a course on student-teacher boundaries, and a psychiatric assessment proving fitness to teach before returning to the classroom.

OCTMay 6, 2003

for the member

Ian J. FellowsCounsel
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for the Ontario College of Teachers

Carole JenkinsCounsel
1 appearance

Independent Counsel to the Committee

Christopher WirthIndependent Legal Counsel
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Decisions

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Years active

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Tribunals

2003–2003

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OCT1(100%)

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trial

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