Following her arrest, disgusting messages have surfaced that were sent to a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly nursed and raped by a Queens middle school teacher more than twice his age.
Melissa Rockensies is charged with rape, criminal sexual activity and harmful behavior for a child under the age of 17.
The teen, who asked not to be named, told the New York Post that the Rockensies began grooming him shortly after she started as a governess at his school last year.
He claims the mother-of-three started messaging him on Instagram and sent him a slew of lewd messages, including one that allegedly said, “I’ll whine for you all day.”
The 14-year-old, who studied at the Corona Arts and Sciences Academy, told the outlet he felt Rockensies had “taken advantage of him because of his age.”
Melissa Rockensies, who is charged with the rape of a 14-year-old, has now been accused by the alleged victim of molesting him and sending vile messages
He said their communication began after he started emailing her about an issue with another child at school and that he felt “comfortable with her”.
“I was vulnerable to her. I’m smart, but I don’t make good decisions. I work impulsively. If someone says let’s do something, I would say, “Fine, let’s do it,” he said.
For nearly a year, the victim claimed that she in between sent the depraved message while she was caring for her children.
In a text exchange received by the New York Post, the teen claimed Rockensies reportedly wrote, “You’ll be lucky if I put that kid to sleep.”
In another text obtained by the outlet, Rockensies reportedly wrote, “I want you so bad and now I have to read children’s books like…wtf.”
She also reportedly texted the boy, “Get your technique good and I’ll whine for you all day and night daddyy” and “I want to be able to kiss your lips.”
In September, after allegedly exchanging hundreds of emails, the pair began messaging the Rockensies on Instagram, eventually proposing they meet in person, the teen claimed.
He told the outlet the couple went for a walk in the park after she went to the supermarket, where she was accused of hugging the boy “really tight” and then asking him to “kiss” him.
“It came out of nowhere.” I wasn’t expecting it because she said she had a husband and all. I felt weird like I had to return her. I hugged her. i kissed her That’s how it started.’
Rockensies (pictured with husband William) was arrested and accused of engaging the teenager in “sexual” conversations online from July 2022, before meeting up with the student in their car
A police investigation into their relationship found the Rockensies discussed the abuse on Instagram
The alleged sexual abuse lasted until late May or early June, the teenager claimed, and typically took place in her car before and after school, it was alleged.
“She would tell me where to pick her up, where the car is parked,” he claimed, saying she tried to meet him every day except Wednesday “when she had to babysit the kids.”
“Every time we met, we would have sex,” he claims, adding that she allegedly gave him gifts like money and nicotine devices.
“Mostly her [gave] me money “The most she ever gave me was $500,” he said.
Last month, the teacher claimed the teenager threatened to “blackmail” her and accused him of “shooting her and her children” if she didn’t pay him $5,000. It’s unclear if Rockensies revealed why the student was blackmailing her.
The student denied those allegations, saying he was banned from Instagram after skipping summer school and someone else messaged her from his account.
After the threats were reported, the teen said he went to authorities and showed them their explicit messages – the teen’s grandmother told the New York Post that she was “disgusted by the abuse”.
“They portray him as the monster, but he’s not.” “The victim is my grandson,” she said, noting that she planned to put him in a counseling center.
“He’s underage. She’s old enough to know better.’
After Rockensie’s arrest, her husband William defended the 33-year-old, who he believes is “innocent”.
The couple were seen together leaving their home in Massapequa on Wednesday after a arraignment hearing in Queens Criminal Court on Tuesday.
Both were silent as they got into their vehicle to leave their home after Rockensies were spotted bringing a baby onto the property.
She was the dean and teacher at the school at the time of the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to second- and third-degree rape, a second-degree criminal sexual act and endangering a child’s welfare.
Speaking to the New York Post, her husband said, “My wife is innocent.” She is a mother of three. She loves her very much.
“She was an important part of the community at her school.” We all support her. We say she’s innocent. I won’t elaborate on why.’
Judge Anthony Battisti ordered the accused to appear again in court on November 24, with the teacher facing up to seven years in prison if convicted. She was released without bail.
William Rockensies (left) claims his wife Melissa is “innocent” of the allegations against her following her arrest
The teacher reportedly earned around $85,000 last year, with an Education Department spokeswoman confirming that Rockensies no longer works at the school
District Attorney Melinda Katz said, “These disturbing allegations constitute an abuse of authority and a betrayal of the trust that students and parents have in their schools.”
“On behalf of the victim and his family, as well as the overwhelming majority of teachers who are committed to the education and well-being of our children, we will seek justice in this case.”
Rockensies previously served as the dean of leadership and student support at the middle school and attended several educational events with parents and students.
Disturbingly, social media posts feature her post from October last year on helping children understand “consent.”
It recommended that children should keep no secrets from their families and respect their response when they say “no.”
Authorities have not confirmed whether the alleged rape occurred on campus or off campus. The married Rockensies posted about how emotional she was when she lost her class of 2023 – calling themselves a “proud schoolmom”.
The teacher reportedly earned around $85,000 last year, with an Education Department spokeswoman confirming Rockensies no longer works at the school.
In a statement, they said: “This alleged behavior is extremely concerning and totally unacceptable.”
“This staff member has been withdrawn from the school and students pending the outcome of the arrest and if convicted we will initiate a termination.”
“Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our students.”