Kindergarten teacher reprimanded for vaping in school
An elementary school teacher who vaped in school was hit with a three-day suspension and a professional reprimand, according to a recently published report.
Stephanie Kastoris was teaching a kindergarten/Grade 1 split class in School District #43 in 2024.
She repeatedly vaped in the bathroom attached to the classroom, leaving a “lingering scent in the bathroom and classroom. The students noticed the smell, according to a consent resolution agreement recently published by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation.
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She also vaped in two staff washrooms and once vaped when children were lining up outside the washroom door, waiting to go outside.
Kastoris did not vape in front of the students.
The district found she put student safety at risk and failed to act as a good role model.
As punishment, Kastoris was suspended for three days without pay in November 2024.
Following the suspension, the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation drafted a consent resolution agreement chronicling Kastoris’ behaviour. Kastoris signed the agreement in September.
Kastoris admitted to vaping at school.
She “fully cooperated with the district’s investigation,” according to the report.
Kastoris agreed not to make any statement that contradicts any part of the agreement.
Kastoris earned her teaching certificate in 2011.
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