Teacher found not guilty of professional misconduct as serious allegations of inappropriate comments were unproven.
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.
OCTOntario College of TeachersDec 22, 1999
