'Shockingly poor judgment': Mario Vallieres physically, verbally and psychologically abused students while employed by French Catholic school board, disciplinary panel finds
A former teacher in Sault Ste. Marie has pleaded no contest to allegations that he demonstrated “shockingly poor judgment” by physically, verbally and psychologically abusing students as an employee at a French Catholic school board, according to a recent decision handed down by the Ontario College of Teachers.
One of the allegations of professional misconduct dates as far back as the early 2000s, when Vallieres bought an undisclosed birthday gift for a female student. But the inappropriate behaviour towards students doesn’t end there: In 2021, Vallieres touched the buttocks of a student twice in one day — first, to push her towards the blackboard, and then again to lead her back to the classroom.
“His conduct violated the professional boundaries that should exist between teacher and students,” the college wrote in its decision, which is published online. “Teachers are expected to provide a safe environment for students and to inspire confidence through their professional behaviour.”
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