August 25, 2007 - Grant F. Rockett, 49, a second-grade teacher at teacher at Central Park School for Children, entered an Alford Plea (no contest) of sexual battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The felony charge of indecent liberties with a minor charge was dismissed.
Rockett "received suspended sentences and was released on supervised probation." His name was added to the N.C. Sex Offender and Public Protection Registry. Rockett must undergo a psychological evaluation and treatment plan. He cannot have any contact with the boy, who was 9-years-old when the encounter occurred.
The assistant district attorney said the former second-grade teacher kissed the boy on the lips and pulled the boy's pants down and touched his bare buttocks with his hand.
Rockett was fired in October after the allegations arose.
LICENSE ACTION: Jan 2008 License Revoked. Reason: Pled guilty to sexual battery.
N.C. Board of Education.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Durham, NORTH CAROLINA
