Sudbury teacher guilty of misconduct for inappropriate relationship with students
A now former teacher in Sudbury has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Ontario College of Teachers.
Julie Léger has officially had her teaching credentials revoked following a hearing into allegations that she had sexual contact with students between 2017 and 2020.
The teacher took part in several extracurricular activities outside of normal school hours.
Allegations include exchanging sexual text messages, that she would make a point to kiss or hug certain students, praising the muscles of certain students and feeling their biceps, as well as encouraging them to touch her biceps.
Other allegations include exchanging sexually charged text messages, showing her bra strap to students, entering the hotel room of male students during a trip while they were in their boxers to hug them "and tuck them into bed."
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Léger is also accused of rubbing cream on a student's leg for 15 minutes while he lay in bed, inviting a student to "cuddle" under the blanket with her while on a bus trip, rubbing the student's groin and penis in the process.
She was also accused of inviting a student to her home to make cupcakes while her husband wasn’t home.
Léger’s disciplinary hearing was held Oct. 10 and the College rendered its decision the same day.
Resources for sexual assault survivors in Canada
If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual assault or trauma, the following resources are available to support people in crisis:
If you are in immediate danger or fear for your safety, you should call 911.
A full list of sexual assault centres in Canada that offer information, advocacy and counselling can be found at ReeseCommunity.com. Resources in your community can be found by entering your postal code.
Helplines, legal services and locations that offer sexual assault kits in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia can be found here.
- 24-hour crisis line: 1-416-597-8808
- Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
- Sexual misconduct support for current or former members of the Armed Forces: 1-844-750-1648
Read about your rights as a victim here.
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