College reviewing all standards in wake of transgender Oakville teacher uproar
Lecce said he expects teachers to show the "highest standards of professionalism" in front of schoolkids.
Author of the article:Antonella Artuso
Publishing date:Oct 14, 2022 • 1 day ago • 1 minute read • 67 Comments
Images of a transgender Oakville Trafalgar High School teacher have caused a stir on social media.
Images of a transgender Oakville Trafalgar High School teacher in shop class have caused a stir on social media. PHOTO BY HANDOUT /Twitter
The Ontario College of Teachers is reviewing its professional standards following the uproar over an Oakville teacher’s appearance.
The review responds to a request from Education Minister Stephen Lecce and the college says the results will go directly to the minister.
“The college cannot comment on individual teachers, schools or school boards,” officials said in a statement.
Lecce was asked recently for comment on a Halton District School Board (HDSB) high school teacher who taught class while dressed in revealing clothing.
The transgender teacher had extremely large breasts and nipples made visible by tight clothing.
Photos of the teacher in shop class went viral and sparked international media attention.
Lecce said he expects teachers to show the “highest standards of professionalism” in front of schoolkids.
Curtis Ennis, HDSB’s director of education, has said the board cannot comment on an individual employee, noting it is handling the matter in a way that “stays true to our values and commitments to human rights, respects the privacy and dignity of our students and staff, and with the safety and well-being of students and staff as our highest priority.”
At a meeting of the board this week, David Menzies, of Rebel News, arrived wearing a blond wig, short skirt, tight top and large fake breasts.
As the trustees protested that he was interrupting the handing out of awards, Menzies tried to get them to accept a petition that called on the board to enforce dress code and safety rules in class.
“Can you believe the transphobia here folks, can you believe it? I’m trying to deliver a petition. Which one of you is going to take it?” Menzies said.
aartuso@postmedia.com
Lecce said he expects teachers to show the "highest standards of professionalism" in front of schoolkids.
Author of the article:Antonella Artuso
Publishing date:Oct 14, 2022 • 1 day ago • 1 minute read • 67 Comments
Images of a transgender Oakville Trafalgar High School teacher have caused a stir on social media.
Images of a transgender Oakville Trafalgar High School teacher in shop class have caused a stir on social media. PHOTO BY HANDOUT /Twitter
The Ontario College of Teachers is reviewing its professional standards following the uproar over an Oakville teacher’s appearance.
The review responds to a request from Education Minister Stephen Lecce and the college says the results will go directly to the minister.
“The college cannot comment on individual teachers, schools or school boards,” officials said in a statement.
Lecce was asked recently for comment on a Halton District School Board (HDSB) high school teacher who taught class while dressed in revealing clothing.
The transgender teacher had extremely large breasts and nipples made visible by tight clothing.
Photos of the teacher in shop class went viral and sparked international media attention.
Lecce said he expects teachers to show the “highest standards of professionalism” in front of schoolkids.
Curtis Ennis, HDSB’s director of education, has said the board cannot comment on an individual employee, noting it is handling the matter in a way that “stays true to our values and commitments to human rights, respects the privacy and dignity of our students and staff, and with the safety and well-being of students and staff as our highest priority.”
At a meeting of the board this week, David Menzies, of Rebel News, arrived wearing a blond wig, short skirt, tight top and large fake breasts.
As the trustees protested that he was interrupting the handing out of awards, Menzies tried to get them to accept a petition that called on the board to enforce dress code and safety rules in class.
“Can you believe the transphobia here folks, can you believe it? I’m trying to deliver a petition. Which one of you is going to take it?” Menzies said.
aartuso@postmedia.com
College reviewing all standards in wake of transgender Oakville teacher uproar
The Ontario College of Teachers is reviewing its professional standards following the uproar over an Oakville teacher's appearance.
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