Teacher alleges 'toxic' work environment

High school teacher Nick Giannias is so fed up with what he calls the toxic working environment at Lawrence Park C.I., he has lodged a complaint with the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.

In a 21-page complaint filed in December, the history, law and English teacher — currently on stress leave from his job — claims he is in “mental anguish” over what he feels was the improper handling of an assault he witnessed in the school (and the bullying he has been subject to for being a “snitch”). He also cites alleged refusals by his principal to honour his request for a transfer to another school.

Giannias has also complained to the Ontario College of Teachers about the alleged assault by a fellow teacher on one of his students and an investigation is underway.  (more...)

Teacher alleges 'toxic' work environment