The Ontario College of Teachers brought disciplinary proceedings against a teacher who allegedly abused at least 19 students verbally, physically, and psychologically in a single day.
The member did not attend the hearing.
Relying on the testimony of the investigating vice-principal, who was qualified as a participant expert, and one student witness, the Discipline Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct.
The Committee concluded that the member failed to maintain the standards of the profession and engaged in disgraceful, dishonourable, and unprofessional conduct.
The member was ordered to receive a reprimand, serve a six-month suspension, and complete a course in classroom management before returning to teaching.
