Former Oakville teacher with large prosthetic breasts returns to classroom in Hamilton

A former Oakville teacher who made worldwide headlines with her large prosthetic breasts is returning to the classroom this September in Hamilton.

Inhalton.com has learned that trans teacher Kayla Lemieux, a former educator at Oakville Trafalgar High School who was put on paid leave by the Halton District School Board (HDSB), will be teaching at Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School.

In a memo written to parents by Hamilton school Principal Tom Fisher, he highlighted the preparations being made for Lemieux’s arrival and warned parents that there could be “protests” and “disruptions” over the teacher at the school.

“We are writing to you today because we anticipate the school your child is attending this year, Nora Francis Henderson, may receive some level of public attention, and we want to communicate what this means for you, your children, and our school,” Fisher said in the memo.

Fisher wrote that the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board has an “obligation to uphold individual rights and treat everyone with dignity and respect” and said the school will communicate with parents to ensure student safety.

The controversy over the teacher’s tight clothes that showed off large prosthetic breasts began last September and led to bomb threats made against Oakville Trafalgar High School and resulted in a group of parents threatening legal action if a dress code is not made mandatory for teachers.

After months of discussing a new professionalism policy that would determine how to deal with Lemieux, HDSB trustees ultimately rejected a proposed plan.

“I think it’s been made abundantly clear that we do have the policies, procedures and regulations in place that address all forms of professionalism,” HDSB vice-chair Tanya Roacha said at the meeting suggesting that a new plan wasn’t needed.

In preparation for the possible controversy, Fisher wrote in his memo the school would have students enter and leave the building “using assigned doors.” As well, they will be “locking the exterior doors during school hours.”

Parents will also have to call or email the school before coming and will be required to use intercom system to enter and leave the building.

Students will return to class next Tuesday (Sept. 5).