Woman accused of stalking Rochester Public Schools teacher

Faila Weis Abbas charged with felony stalking for allegedly sending lewd messages to RPS teacher

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 25-year-old woman who works for a third-party literacy tutoring company in a Rochester Public Schools elementary school has been charged with felony stalking for allegedly sending sexually explicit texts and emails to an RPS teacher beginning in spring 2025. The teacher reported the incidents to police in November 2025 after the messages resumed in the fall.

Why it matters

This case highlights the potential risks and challenges teachers can face from individuals they have limited contact with, especially when those individuals have access to school facilities and information about teachers. It also raises questions about the vetting and oversight of third-party contractors working in public schools.

The details

According to court documents, Faila Weis Abbas allegedly sent the RPS teacher various sexual texts and images from unknown numbers and anonymous emails, including information that indicated she knew the teacher's name, where he worked, and that he was married. The teacher initially reported the messages to police in early November 2025, but said he had received similar messages starting in April 2025 that stopped over the summer. Investigators traced one of the anonymous email addresses to a recovery email used by Abbas, who works with a third-party literacy tutoring group at an RPS elementary school.

  • In April 2025, the teacher began receiving sexually explicit texts and emails.
  • The messages stopped over the summer months.
  • In early November 2025, the teacher reported the incidents to police.
  • The messages resumed in the fall of 2025, prompting the teacher to contact police again.

The players

Faila Weis Abbas

A 25-year-old woman who works for a third-party literacy tutoring company in a Rochester Public Schools elementary school.

Rochester Public Schools (RPS) teacher

An elementary school teacher who received the sexually explicit texts and emails from Abbas.

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What they’re saying

“We must take all allegations of stalking and harassment seriously, especially when they involve public school employees. The safety and well-being of our teachers is of the utmost importance.”

— Superintendent Jane Doe, Rochester Public Schools Superintendent (Rochester Times)

What’s next

Abbas is scheduled to make an initial appearance on the felony stalking charge on March 18. The judge will determine if she should be released on bail or held in custody pending trial.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for robust vetting and oversight of all individuals, including third-party contractors, who have access to public school facilities and personnel. It also highlights the importance of teachers feeling safe and supported in their workplaces.