Monica Akuien
Bilingual Family Liaison (Arabic)
Felicia Alexander
Student Support Interventionist
Nayte Amanuel
Bilingual Family Liaison (Kunama/Tigrinya)
Education Background: Bachelor of Social Work – Iowa State University Master of Social – The Ohio State University
Current Role: SUCCESS Case Manager at Roosevelt since 2000
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: The diversity of the student body and the general acceptance of all people by the student body and staff; working with staff who truly want to empower students and who work collaboratively.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Spending time with my immediate and extended family; Yardwork/gardening
Roosevelt Attendance
ATTENDANCE REPORTING
If your student will be missing class for any reason or to be released early, please call
515-242-7273 to leave a message on the 24/7 Attendance line.
Please speak clearly and slowly, giving your student’s legal name, school ID#, grade level, the reason your student will be missing classes, and identify who is leaving the message.
~ Notify the Attendance office early to allow for processing your request! ~
You may email attendance information to: roosevelt.attendance@dmschools.org
If your child attends Central Campus/Academy, contact 515-242-7653 in addition to Roosevelt.
Please check your email or parent portal when receiving messages from Attendance to see your student’s specific information recorded by teachers.
PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR ATTENDANCE TO BE CORRECTED DUE TO HIGH VOLUME.
Angela Beaman
Restoration and Safety Coordinator
Education Background: Bachelor’s in Science in Psychology and Family Studies from University of Northern Iowa (Go Panthers!)
Current Role: Restoration and Safety Coordinator
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: Getting to know all the students and learning how they can find success.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: ANYTHING with family! My daughter and I love doing anything from spending hours outdoors, playing with our dogs, thrift shopping, eating out, and binge watching shows on the couch!
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 22-23 School Year!
Marianela Blanco
Bilingual Family Liaison (Spanish)
Education Background: Culinary Arts Program at Iowa Culinary Institute and Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park New York
Current Role: Bilingual Family Liaison
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: Our students, staff and all the different cultural backgrounds it represents.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Cooking, biking, reading and listening to music.
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 15 years.
Shawntalay Broadus
Associate, Special Education
Ernst Brun, Jr.
Restoration & Safety Coordinator
Kristen Burkett
iJAG Specialist, 9th/10th
Educational Background: BA in Psychology from Grinnell College 1997 / BSN from Grand View University 2002
Current Position: School Nurse at Roosevelt for 5 years / Nurse for 15+ years
Favorite thing about RHS: I like the energy that high school kids bring as they transition through to young adulthood.
Hobbies you enjoy in your free time: Knee-deep in raising kids with most of my free time but I love camping.
Jason Danielson
ALP/GT Coordinator
Randy Davis
Associate, Special Education
Cindi Douglass
Associate, Special Education
Education Background: Grand View College
Current Role: SPED Associate
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: The feeling of community and pride. Helping children achieve their goals no matter how big or small.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Walking, fishing, reading, & being outdoors
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 6 years
Christina Estes
Future Ready Coach
Education Background: Masters University of Iowa , MSW, LISW
Current Role: School Social Worker
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: Students and staff
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Reading, exercise, dining out
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 8 years
Amelia (Amy) Kissell
Instructional Coach
Ashley Lemke
Special Education Consultant
Ronnie Lewis, Jr.
Restoration & Safety Coordinator
Timothy Martinez
Easter Seals Employment Specialist
Zachary McClelland
Instructional Coach
Troyisha Merrett
Campus Monitor
Christopher Merullo
Campus Monitor
Current Role: SPED Associate
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: The people! I enjoy those I work with and my students.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Spending time with my family, shopping, crafting, cooking, going on walks, and vacations!
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 7 years
Class Description
Nicholas Trueblood
Associate, Special Education
Education Background: INSTE College
Current Role: SPED Associate
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: Being able to support teachers and students and seeing them succeed!
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Fishing & Golfing
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 7 years
Sophal Vann
Operations, Building Manager
Sara Wodka
Avenue Scholars Career Coach