The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a member who pleaded guilty to criminal mischief and deliberately lied to his employer regarding his innocence.
The member had made a false insurance claim for items hidden in his garage prior to a fire at his home, and falsely reported a break and enter to the police.
The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct, concluding that his actions contravened the Education Act and constituted disgraceful, dishonourable, and unbecoming conduct.
The Committee ordered the member's Certificates of Qualification and Registration suspended for 24 months.
