David Terrence O'Brien

The Ontario College of Teachers brought discipline proceedings against a member for professional misconduct and incompetence.

The member, who did not attend the hearing, had a history of using inappropriate physical force against students and had accumulated multiple criminal convictions, including assault, dangerous driving, uttering death threats, and failing to comply with court orders.

An expert in threat assessment testified that the member fit the typology of a simple obsessional stalker and posed a high risk for potential violence.

The Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and incompetence, and ordered the immediate revocation of his teaching certificate.