Deborah Croft must also take a course on racism because her actions were at odds with truth and reconciliation efforts, according to a consent resolution agreement.
Deborah Laurie Croft was teaching at an independent school at an undisclosed location during the 2019/2020 school year when she was involved in two incidents with Indigenous students that the discipline says were at odds with truth and reconciliation efforts.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
When they refused, she got frustrated and locked the door. She grabbed the student’s arm and phone in attempt to get the the student to leave, according to the agreement.Article content In the second incident, a Grade 10 student was being disruptive in Croft’s social studies class in February 2020. She asked the student to leave and then as the student was leaving, Croft took the student’s book and hit that person on the rear end, according to the agreement.In June 2020, Croft was fired and then in 2022 the commissioner stated that Croft failed to treat the students with dignity and respect.
Croft has admitted that her actions were professional misconduct and agreed to a two-day suspension of her teaching license. She also must complete a course on systemic racism.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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