Caroline Zayid

The Ontario College of Teachers alleged that the respondent teacher engaged in professional misconduct by making inappropriate, sexually harassing, and verbally abusive comments to students.

The Discipline Committee heard evidence from former students, parents, and school administrators regarding several alleged incidents, including a comment about rape and inappropriate disciplinary methods.

The Committee found that while some admitted remarks were distasteful, they did not constitute professional misconduct.

Furthermore, the Committee concluded that the more serious allegations, including the rape comment, were not proven with reasonable certainty due to inconsistencies in the evidence and lack of corroboration.

The respondent was found not guilty of professional misconduct.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a teacher who struck a student with a hockey stick in an arena change room.

The incident began as horseplay, but the teacher blocked the student in the shower and made physical contact with the stick, causing welts and embarrassment.

The Discipline Committee found that while there was no malice or intent to harm, the teacher committed a boundary violation and failed to maintain the standards of the profession.

The teacher was found guilty of professional misconduct and suspended for five days.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a member who was convicted of possessing crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

The member had a lengthy criminal record and breached his recognizance while on bail.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts, the Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct.

Given the member's history of criminal convictions and disregard for court orders, the Committee ordered the immediate revocation of his Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The member was charged with professional misconduct following a criminal conviction for assaulting a police officer with intent to resist lawful arrest, for which he was sentenced to three months' imprisonment.

The conduct occurred off-duty and did not involve students.

The Discipline Committee accepted an Acknowledgement and Undertaking, which will remain in effect for two years.

Provided the member complies with its terms, the professional misconduct charges will be withdrawn.

The member faced discipline proceedings for falsely claiming to hold B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles.

He used these fabricated credentials to obtain teaching certificates, principal's qualifications, and higher pay categories over several decades.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts, the Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and ordered the immediate revocation of his Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The Ontario College of Teachers alleged that the member, an occasional teacher, committed professional misconduct by physically assaulting several students.

The Discipline Committee heard testimony from students, parents, and other witnesses.

The Committee found the evidence and testimony regarding the alleged assaults to be inconsistent or unproven, and concluded that any physical contact that may have occurred was either accidental or of a guiding nature.

The charges of professional misconduct were dismissed.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a member following his criminal convictions for sexual interference and sexual exploitation involving a student.

The member, who was the victim's teacher and coach, did not attend the hearing.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts, the Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and ordered the immediate revocation of his Certificate of Qualification and Registration.

The Ontario College of Teachers brought professional misconduct allegations against a member for engaging in sexual misconduct involving students.

The member, who did not appear at the hearing, had previously been found guilty of sexual assault and indecent assault under the Criminal Code.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct.

Given the egregious nature of the conduct, the Committee ordered the revocation of the member's certificate of qualification and registration, along with publication of the decision and the member's name.

The Ontario College of Teachers held a discipline hearing regarding allegations that a teacher engaged in sexual misconduct.

The member, who had previously been found guilty of sexual exploitation under the Criminal Code, did not appear at the hearing.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and ordered the revocation of his certificate of qualification and registration.

The member requested an adjournment of the discipline hearing.

The College did not object, noting the member had undertaken not to practice teaching until the rescheduled hearing.

The Discipline Committee granted the adjournment to the week of July 13, 1998.