BishopAccountability.org

Former Simcoe Muskoka Catholic teacher facing abuse charges

By Paige Phillips
Muskoka Region
May 2, 2017

https://www.muskokaregion.com/news-story/7269355-former-simcoe-muskoka-catholic-teacher-facing-abuse-charges/

Genevieve Charlton-Rogers faced a disciplinary committee of the Ontario College of Teachers on Tuesday, April 25 due to her alleged actions in 2012-2013.

MUSKOKA — A former employee with Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is facing six charges of professional misconduct.

Genevieve Charlton-Rogers faced a disciplinary hearing in Toronto on Tuesday, April 25, with the Ontario College of Teachers to answer to her actions during the 2012-2013 school year.

Charlton-Rogers is charged with professional misconduct under the Ontario College of Teachers Act. The college states that she failed to maintain the standards of the profession, abused a student or students psychologically or emotionally, abused a student or students sexually, failed to comply with the Education Act, committed acts that are regarded as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional and engaged in conduct unbecoming.

An investigation committee of the Ontario College of Teachers is looking into allegations that during the 2012-2013 school year, while employed by the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, Charlton-Rogers had an inappropriate personal relationship with a student and a sexual relationship.

Gabrielle Barkany, senior communications officer with the college, said she was unable to provide any further information on the case.

“Sometimes, some information like the name of the school is not public to protect the identity of possible victims,” said Barkany.

A 2009 news article lists Charlton-Rogers as a special needs teacher in Barrie. When asked to confirm this information, Pauline Stevenson, communications manager with Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, said that the board “does not give out personnel information without permission from the person in question.” However, Stevenson did confirm that Charlton-Rogers was an employee of the board.

“We were made aware of serious allegations against Ms. Charlton-Rogers and took appropriate action,” reads a statement from the board sent via email from Stevenson. “We can confirm she is no longer under our employ.”

The disciplinary committee's decision will be make public at a later date.

 

Contact: pphillips@metrolandnorthmedia.com




.


Any original material on these pages is copyright © BishopAccountability.org 2004. Reproduce freely with attribution.