Wisconsin teacher’s aide Stephanie Jensen charged with having sex with teen she allegedly began flirting with when he was 12

A teacher’s aide from Wisconsin, Stephanie Jensen, has been charged with engaging in a sexual relationship with a teenage boy, identified as victim 1, whom she allegedly started flirting with when he was only 12 years old. The criminal complaint was filed against Jensen at the Fond du Lac County Court, accusing her of multiple instances of sexual activity with the teen.

Jensen, 41, was employed at Faith Lutheran School in Fond du Lac, a school that caters to students from 3K to 8th grade, where she first met the victim. The victim recounted that Jensen began behaving flirtatiously with him when he was just 12 years old. Despite being aware of his age, as she taught second grade while he was in eighth grade, Jensen and the victim would frequently encounter each other on campus before their illicit relationship began.

According to the victim, the first instance of sexual intercourse with Jensen occurred in September 2024, when he was still under the age of 16 and did not possess a driver’s license. Subsequently, the victim and Jensen engaged in sexual activities on at least four occasions while he was 15 and continued until he turned 17. The victim also disclosed that Jensen sent him nude photos during that period and even shared explicit content with his underage friends.

Jensen initially denied having sexual relations with the teen when questioned by detectives at her residence. However, she later admitted to sending explicit photos and videos to the victim. When informed of her impending arrest, Jensen resisted and refused to cooperate, prompting officers to physically detain her.

Charges against Jensen include Possession of Child Pornography, multiple counts of Child Enticement and Exposing Intimate Parts to a Child, and 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, as stated by the Fond Du Lac County Sheriff’s Office. Following her arrest, Jensen was terminated from her position at Faith Lutheran School.

Scheduled to appear in court, Jensen has been instructed to refrain from contacting the victim, other minors, and using social media. If convicted, she could face an extended period of incarceration. The school administration expressed their commitment to the safety and well-being of their students, staff, and community, offering prayers for all those affected by the situation.