https://teacherregulation.gov.bc.ca/documents/FormsandPublications/ProfConduct/DisciplineOutcomes/WENIGER_CRA_20260224.pdf" target="_blank">Commissioner’s report.

The report says Weniger would sometimes repeat students’ mistakes out loud until people laughed.

In another instance, Student D, a Grade 11 student, had to go to the washroom. Weniger said they could only go after they answered a question about class material, which the report says was Weniger’s general practice. Because of this experience, Student D said they stopped asking to use the washroom, even if they needed to.

Weniger knew that Student E had anxiety but would get exasperated when the student fidgeted with their fingers or a small object to self-soothe. Student E reported being scared they’d be humiliated based on how Weniger treated other students.

As a result, Student E had frequent panic attacks and often cried in class.

“Student E reported being afraid to ask to use the washroom in the event that Weniger would humiliate Student E or make fun of Student E in front of the class. Student E subsequently had a mental health crisis, a contributing factor to which was Student E’s experience in Weniger’s classroom,” the report states.

Another report, involving Student F, pertained to Weniger attempting to send a Grade 11 student in his class an anonymous Valentine’s gift as part of a school program.

“The student council members to whom Weniger submitted the completed form were uncomfortable with completing the order and, after consultation with their staff sponsor, decided not to process it. Student F was not aware that Weniger had submitted the order,” the report says.

On Sept. 4, 2024, the school district issued a 10-day suspension, but Weniger never served it because he resigned in July.

As a result of both matters, and due to not modelling appropriate behaviour or creating a positive, safe and inclusive environment, the Vancouver teacher agreed to a three-day suspension of his certificate of qualification, from March 11 to 13.

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