Andy Gagné

The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a teacher for alleged harassment of colleagues and physical, verbal, psychological, and sexual abuse of students.

The Discipline Committee found that the teacher engaged in a sustained campaign of harassment against a colleague and subjected students to angry outbursts, swearing, threats, and inappropriate touching.

The Committee found the teacher guilty of professional misconduct on all grounds except sexual abuse, concluding the evidence was insufficient to establish the touching was sexual in nature.

Given the severity of the misconduct, the teacher's lack of remorse, and his refusal to participate in the proceedings, the Committee found him to be ungovernable and ordered the revocation of his teaching certificate.