A former Brampton middle school teacher accused of making derogatory, abusive and sexual comments toward students will appear before an Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) disciplinary panel later this month.

Among the allegations against Julie Gionest, who taught French at Lougheed Middle School in Brampton, are that she referred to a Muslim student as “bomber,” a white student as “cracker,” and a black student as a “thief.”

None of the allegations, which reportedly occurred during the 2011-12 school year, have been proven.

Gionest, who is no longer with the Peel District School Board, hasn’t responded to a request for comment. She will appear before the panel on Nov. 22.

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Peel District School Board spokesperson Kayla Tishcoff said she couldn’t say when Gionest worked as a teacher or when her employment ended as it is protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information Act.

Gionest is accused of failing to maintain the standards of the teaching profession, abusing “a student or students verbally,” and abusing “a student or students psychologically or emotionally,” among other allegations set out in the notice of hearing.

It's also alleged she “committed acts that, having regard to all the circumstances, would reasonably be regarded by members as disgraceful, dishonourable or unprofessional.”

Gionest is accused of saying to a female Muslim student on Dec. 1, 2011, after being hit by a ball in the gym, words to the effect of “Is this what your religion teaches you?”

Gionest is also accused of making several comments of a “sexual nature” to students and using vulgar language in front of them. There have also been alleged incidents in which “subjects of a sexual nature” were discussed in class with students, according to OCT documents, including “anal sex” and pornographic websites.

Gionest’s disciplinary hearing is open to the public. Her teaching certificate has been suspended due to “nonpayment of fees,” said the OCT website.