Conduct Review Sub-Committee Agreements

admitted to professional misconduct and conduct unbecoming a member of the College. On June 12, 2008, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed to a relinquishment of Mr. Lapointe’s certificate of qualification and his undertaking to never reapply for a certificate or membership in the College. The Sub-Committee was satisfied that the facts of the case not be disclosed as publication would lead to an adverse effect through identification of those involved.

was employed as a secondary school teacher when he became involved with a grade eleven female student in the 2005/2006 school year. Mr. Belec and the student began a friendship in secret by communicating with each other by email and text message. When the student informed Mr. Belec that she had stronger feelings for him, he took no steps to dissuade her from acting on her feelings, but rather intensified the relationship. As a consequence, Mr. Belec was arrested in 2007 and charged with sexual exploitation contrary to section 153(1)(a.) of the Criminal Code of Canada. He pled guilty to the charge of sexual exploitation on April 2007, and was sentenced to 14 days in jail and 18 months of probation with conditions. Additionally, Mr. Belec was ordered to be registered on the Sex Offender Information Registry. On October 5, 2009, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and Mr. Belec’s acknowledgment that his conduct constituted conduct unbecoming a member of the College. It was agreed that Mr. Belec not be issued Certificate of Qualification for an indefinite period of time. Mr. Belec’s College teaching certificate was cancelled on November 1, 2008 for non-payment of fees.

admitted to conduct unbecoming a member of the College. In October 2007, as a result of an undercover investigation, the Toronto Police Service Sex Crimes Unit identified Mr. Gardiner through his Internet Protocol (IP) address as having downloaded child pornographic images. The Toronto Police notified the RCMP in British Columbia and after further investigation Mr. Gardiner was arrested and charged with distribution of child pornography, possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography. The police found that of the 1300 video files located on Mr. Gardiner’s computer hard drive, external hard drive, laptop and external case, approximately 20% contained child pornography with the balance being adult pornography. Police also found CDs containing child pornography in Mr. Gardiner’s residential storage locker. In November 2009, Mr. Gardiner pleaded guilty and was convicted of importing, distributing, selling or possessing for the purpose of distribution or sale of child pornography contrary to section 163.1(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Mr. Gardiner also pleaded guilty to and was convicted of possessing child pornography contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada. As a result of the criminal convictions, Mr. Gardiner was sentenced to a total of 13 months detention and six years probation with conditions. Mr. Gardiner was also ordered by the BC Provincial Court to provide a DNA sample for registration in the National DNA Databank and to pay a victim surcharge. On February 15, 2011 the Conduct Review Sub-Committee approved the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that Mr. Gardiner not be reissued a certificate of qualification for a period of at least 20 years. Mr. Gardiner’s certificate of qualification was cancelled in November 2008 for non-payment of fees.

admitted that his conduct in committing sexual assaults and indecent assault for which he was convicted constituted conduct unbecoming a member of the College. On June 16, 2004, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee approved the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition. Council determined that the respondent be barred from membership for an indeterminate period of time.

admitted to professional misconduct. From September 1999 to February 2003, Mr. Hooper taught Grades 1 and 2 at an independent school. Mr. Hooper admitted that he inappropriately touched a student in his Grade 1 class more than once in February 2003, by placing his hand under her waistband in the area of her abdomen. Mr. Hooper further admitted that during the 2002/2003 school year, he touched another student by placing both hands inside her underwear. Further, he admitted that in December 2003, he tickled a student on her stomach while using his free hand to roll down her waistband at the back of her pants. On February 13, 2008, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee found the member guilty of professional misconduct and agreed that the appropriate penalty be that the member not be issued a Certificate of Qualification for a period of 50 years.

admitted that her conduct leading to a criminal conviction under the Criminal Code for robbery on March 18, 2003, and her use and addiction to heroin and cocaine, constitute conduct unbecoming a member of the College. On January 23, 2007, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee approved the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that her actions constituted conduct unbecoming a member of the College. The Sub-Committee accepted the Member's undertaking not to practice and agreement that her certificate of qualification will be suspended until certain conditions are satisfied. The Committee determined that publication of the Member's name be withheld due to her personal and medical conditions.

admitted to professional misconduct. Between 2006 and 2007, while employed as a teacher-on-call, the Member was unable to implement effective instructional and classroom management techniques. In addition, he fostered a negative relationship with a job-sharing partner and in a ridiculing manner the Member used a student’s work as an example to his class. On January 25, 2010, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted his admission of professional misconduct in the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that the Member receive a reprimand. The Member and the College also agreed that he should not reapply for a Certificate of Qualification until he has provided evidence of completion of a course in effective classroom management acceptable to the Preliminary Investigation Sub-Committee. The Member relinquished his Certificate of Qualification in August 2009.

admitted that he was incompetent due to a medical condition. The Member acknowledged that he employed inappropriate discipline techniques that would frighten, intimidate and cause unnecessary embarrassment towards his students in the classroom. The Member used physical force, such as hitting a desk in a forceful way as well as spoke to students in an overly forceful manner by telling students to "shut up". The Member further admitted that he conducted himself in a manner unbecoming a member of the College when he committed an assault on his spouse/girlfriend as well as on a police constable engaged in the execution of his duty. On February 8, 2007, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee approved the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that the appropriate penalty for the conduct unbecoming is a reprimand and accepted the Member's undertaking not to return to teaching until certain conditions are fulfilled. The Committee determined that publication of the Member's name be withheld due to his medical condition.

admitted to professional misconduct and conduct unbecoming a member of the College. In November 2008, while employed as a teacher, the Member was charged with six offences under the Criminal Code of Canada. In May 2009, the Member plead guilty to the charge that she committed the offence of touching any part of the body of a young person for a sexual purpose, contrary to section 153(1)(a). A stay of proceedings was entered on all remaining charges. In August 2009, the Member was sentenced to imprisonment for six months by the BC Provincial Court, followed by a two-year probationary period. Further, the Court directed that the Member provide a DNA sample for forensic analysis and imposed a $100.00 victim fine surcharge. In addition, the Court imposed a publication ban that prohibits any information that could identify the complainant or witnesses. On March 30, 2010, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee approved the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that the Member not be issued a Certificate of Qualification for an indeterminate period. The Member’s Certificate of Qualification was cancelled in 2009 for non-payment of fees.

admitted to conduct unbecoming a member of the College. Between the years of 1977 to 1980, the Member worked at a facility for mentally disabled adults. During this time he initiated a sexual relationship with a mentally disabled resident. The sexual activity was repeated on several occasions. In 2007, the Member was charged with the indecent assault of the adult resident contrary to Section 156 of the Criminal Code of Canada. The charges were eventually stayed due to the fact that the victim died prior to the trial. On May 29, 2009, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that the Member not be issued a Certificate of Qualification for an indefinite period of time. The Member’s teaching certificate was cancelled in January 1997 for non-payment of fees.

admitted that she lost her temper and criticized the students in her classroom. Her comments included "Maybe if I put all your brains together I'd get one" and accused the class of "acting stupid" and "behaving like idiots". Further, she admitted that after dismissing a student from her class, she did not give any instructions about where to go or what to do. In a separate incident, the Member acknowledged taking drumming sticks used in the classroom of another teacher without the knowledge or permission of that teacher, and used them as knitting needles at home. On July 26, 2006, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee approved the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that her actions constituted professional misconduct. The Sub-Committee accepted that the appropriate penalty be a reprimand by the College. In the matter of publication, the Committee agreed that publication of the Member's name be withheld due to her medical condition.

admitted to conduct unbecoming a member of the College. In about 1989, the Member was a teacher at an elementary school, when he befriended the mother of two boys, aged 9 and 12. The 12-year-old male student was in the Member’s seventh grade class. Over the course of seven years, the boys slept overnight at the Member’s home in the absence of any other adult. Upon occasion, the Member slept in the same bed as one of the boys and in the same room as the other brother. In addition, the Member purchased gifts for one of the boys and took him, alone, on a lengthy car-trip to another province. The Member denies that he sexually touched the boys, but admits that he engaged in an inappropriate personal relationship with the two students. On October 8, 2008, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that the Member relinquish his College Certificate of Qualification.

The Member admitted that his conduct amounted to conduct unbecoming a Member of the teaching profession. He was a teacher-on-call when he made statements that he may be a pedophile, that he viewed child pornography, and that he had sexual fantasies and thoughts that involved children. The Member was also found guilty of charges of assaulting his former common law partner and his son contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada and received a conditional discharge with 12 months probation. Further, the Member was ordered under section 810 of the Criminal Code of Canada to not be in possession of any weapons and to have no contact with his psychiatrist following his arrest for uttering threats. On November 24, 2007, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee found the Member guilty of conduct unbecoming and agreed that the appropriate penalty be that the Member not be issued a Certificate of Qualification for a period of 50 years.

admitted to and was found guilty of conduct unbecoming a member of the College. In January 2002 criminal charges were laid against the respondent for assault upon his partner, which were stayed in April 2003. The respondent had a history of drug and alcohol abuse. On December 6, 2004, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee approved the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition. The Sub-Committee accepted that the appropriate penalty be an indefinite suspension of his certificate of qualification, pending completion of specific conditions. Publication of the member's name was withheld due to his medical circumstances.

admitted to conduct unbecoming a member of the College. Mr. Munro was employed as an on-site tutor for child actors from January 1999 to February 2006. In August 2006, he was charged with three counts of sexual assault; three counts of sexual touching; and two counts of sexual interference contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, sections 271(1), 152 and 151 respectively. Mr. Munro was subsequently found guilty on six of the eight charges that all related to children. He was further charged in October 2007, with five counts of breaching his undertaking contrary to section 145(5.1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. In addition, he was charged in December 2007, with one count of sexual assault contrary to section 271(1); one count of sexual touching contrary to section 152; and one count of sexual interference contrary to section 151 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Mr. Munro was found guilty on all three charges that related to a child. None of the victims of his crimes were students of his and none of the sexual activity engaged in with these boys took place while he was carrying out his professional duties as a teacher. As a result of the criminal charges, he was sentenced to four and a half years at a federal penitentiary, where he is currently incarcerated. On October 19, 2009, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that Mr. Munro not be issued a Certificate of Qualification for an indefinite period of time of at least ten years.

admitted to professional misconduct. In the 2005-2006 school year, he became involved in a personal and sexual relationship with a female student. In March 2007, Mr. Nyeste was charged with three counts contrary to sections 153(1)(a), 153(1)(b) and 271 of the Criminal Code of Canada . In January 2010, he pled guilty to the charges of sexual exploitation pursuant to section 153(1)(a) and (b) of the Criminal Code. The third count was stayed by Crown Counsel. As a result of his criminal conviction, Mr. Nyeste was sentenced to imprisonment in a provincial correctional centre for a term of six months on each count, to be served concurrently, and must comply thereafter with a probation order for two years upon his release. Additionally, the court ordered that Mr. Nyeste provide a DNA sample and that there be a publication ban on the identity of the victim. On July 12, 2010, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that Mr. Nyeste not be issued a certificate of qualification for an indefinite period of time.

admitted to professional misconduct for failing to provide a criminal record check and for committing a criminal offense. In 2008, while employed as a teacher, he admitted that he had an inappropriate relationship with a female student. In May 2009, Mr. Pong plead guilty to one count of sexual exploitation pursuant to section 153(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada. As a result of the criminal charge, Mr. Pong was sentenced to imprisonment in a Provincial Correctional Centre for a term of four months and to comply thereafter with a probation order for 12 months upon his release. Mr. Pong was also ordered by the BC Provincial Court to provide a DNA sample. In addition, the Court ordered a ban on disclosure of the identity of the victim or witnesses pursuant to section 486.4(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. On January 25, 2010, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee approved the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that Mr. Pong not be issued a Certificate of Qualification for an indeterminate period. Mr. Pong relinquished his Certificate of Qualification in February 2009.

was employed as an elementary school teacher from 1979 until 2008. He taught as a teacher-on-call and later as a full-time teacher with the school district. In May 2008, Mr. Semchuk was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with touching for a sexual purpose contrary to section 151 and sexual assault contrary to sections 246.1 and 271(1) respectively. As a result of the charges pertaining to female students, it was determined in August 2010 that Mr. Semchuk presented a risk of sexual abuse to children, pursuant to section 4 of the Criminal Records Review Act. In July 2011, Mr. Semchuk was convicted of one count of sexual assault for a 1986 offence by the BC Supreme Court. In October 2011, the Court imposed a suspended sentence, followed by a two-year probationary period, a 10-year firearm prohibition, and a mandatory $100 victim surcharge. Further, the Court ordered that Mr. Semchuk provide a DNA sample, have no contact with specified former students and their families, and no contact with females under age 16 except with written parental consent. In addition, the Court ordered that Mr. Semchuk be registered on the sex offender identification registry for 20 years and imposed a publication ban pursuant to section 486.4(2) of the Criminal Code. On December 29, 2011, the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition wherein Mr. Semchuk agreed to relinquish his teaching certificate and to not reapply for a certificate of qualification in the future.

admitted to conduct unbecoming a member of the College. In July 2006, Mr. Williamson was employed at an independent school when he disclosed to school authorities that he had viewed adult pornography on a school computer. He entered into an accountability agreement with school administrators which he subsequently breached. In January 2007, Mr. Williamson acknowledged to school authorities that he again viewed adult pornography on a school computer. The matter was reported to the College and, in May 2007, the College concluded that Mr. Williamson understood the College’s standards for professional conduct and took no further action. In December 2009, a video from a school security camera revealed that Mr. Williamson was accessing and viewing adult pornographic images on a school computer. During the school’s investigation, Mr. Williamson acknowledged that he accessed and viewed pornographic images on the school computer and that over the previous 18 months he had spent $8,000 on the services of prostitutes and escorts. In addition, Mr. Williamson acknowledged that he had inappropriate sexual thoughts about students between the ages of 12 and 18. A police investigation and a forensic examination on Mr. Williamson’s classroom and home computer were also conducted. The police found pornographic images of adult females on both computers, but no charges were laid against Mr. Williamson. On January 29, 2010, the school notified the College of Mr. Williamson’s suspension and subsequent resignation with a summary of its investigation findings. In April 2010, Mr. Williamson’s certificate of qualification was suspended pending the outcome of the matter. On March 14, 2011 the Conduct Review Sub-Committee accepted the Statement of Agreed Facts and Disposition and agreed that Mr. Williamson not be issued a certificate of qualification for an indefinite period but for no less than 20 years. Mr. Williamson’s certificate of qualification was cancelled in November 2010 for non-payment of fees.