(Edmonton, Alberta) A married, drama and French teacher at Georges P. Vanier High School in Donnelly, Alta., Lori-Lee Simard, faces multiple charges in an internal Alberta Teachers' Association hearing related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a male student who later killed himself.
The alleged relationship with valedictorian candidate Riley Aubin occurred between September 2005 and April 2006. Aubin died on April 9, 2006, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Simard was suspended from her teaching position in July 2006.
This week, Simard's lawyer Brad Minuk entered pleas on her behalf to charges filed under the Teaching Profession Act. Apparently Simard was unavailable due to a prior commitment. One guilty plea and five not guilty pleas were entered.
The three-member Teacher's Association professional conduct committee may revoke Simard's teaching certification. It's not known if criminal charges are being considered.
Tip: SuidaeEmpathy
[Update 03/17/08]
From Canada.com:
It doesn't appear that Lori-Lee accepts any responsibility for the circumstances that led to the death of young Riley Aubin.Lori-Lee Simard, who is in her late 30s, has pleaded not guilty to five charges under the Teaching Profession Act.
The charges allege she was romantically and sexually involved with 18-year-old Riley Aubin, that she let him sleep at her home without parental permission, and that she directed a student to lie about his involvement with her.
After testimony Friday from Riley Aubin's mother, Simard and her husband Alain spoke briefly to reporters.
"I deeply, I deeply, regret what has happened and my heart goes out to the Aubin family," Simard said.
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