Ann Abbott-Lewis
School Counselor, All Grades L-N
Education Background: BS – English Education, University of Nebraska – Lincoln MS – School Counseling, Drake University
Current Role: School Counselor
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: We clearly have the best mascot costume in the entire state!
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Reading, going on walks, drinking coffee, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, laughing
How long have you been at Roosevelt: I’ve been at Roosevelt since 2019. I’ve been in education since 2001. Since 2012 I have been a school counselor.
Felicia Alexander
Campus Monitor
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
If your student will be missing classes for any reason , you need to call 515-242-7273 to leave a message on the Attendance line. Voicemail is checked often. Please speak clearly and slowly give your student’s legal name, school id # , reason your student will be missing classes and identify who is leaving the message. Repeat info twice to insure all info is heard correctly!
You can also email as well – Roosevelt.Attendance@dmschools.org
If your child attends Central Campus/Academy you will need to contact Patty Couch at 515-242-7653 or patricia.couch@dmschools.org
ATTENDANCE LINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS- YOU ARE ENCOURAGE TO LEAVE A VOICEMAIL ANYTIME OR EMAIL ANYTIME!
Please check your email or your parent portal when receiving messages from Attendance as this will give you a lot of the information your wanting to know about!
PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR ATTENDANCE TO BE CORRECTED DUE TO HIGH VOLUME
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!
Sarah Beryozkin
School Counselor, All Grades Ci-Gi
Education Background: BA in Psychology and BS in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University; MA in Counseling: School Counseling from University of Northern Iowa
Current Role: School Counselor Ci-Gi
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: I love experiencing the energy from the students and staff. I love working with high school students and helping them carve their own path.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: I love to travel, listen to podcasts, spend time with my friends, family, and my dog Fletcher, cook, try new restaurants, and attend DSM events like the farmers’ market and various festivals!
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 2 years
Morgan Binder
School Counselor, All Grades O-Sl
Education Background: B.S. Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Mt. Mercy University, M.A. Degree in School Counseling from the University of Iowa.
Current Role: School Counselor
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: I haven’t been at Roosevelt long, but I love the eagerness and enthusiasm students have to challenge themselves and excel.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Spending time with family, traveling, reading, cooking, biking, and going to concerts/musicals/theater shows.
How long have you been at Roosevelt: This is my very first year!
Marianela Blanco
Bilingual Family Liaison- Spanish
Education Background: Culinary Arts Program at Iowa Culinary Institute and Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park New Youk
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
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Ernst Brun, Jr.
Restoration & Safety Coordinator
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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.
Molly Charley
Academic Interventionist/ Assistant Activities Director
Teresa Christensen
Associate, Special Education
Hunter Donovan
School Counselor, All Grades Sm-Z
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
Education Background: Bachelor of Science Degree in Education the University of Iowa; Master of Science in Education (Urban Education Cohort) from Drake University
Current Role: Gifted and Talented Consultant (GT Extended Learning Seminar, GT Leadership and Mentorship)
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: I grew up in the neighborhood. I have always loved Roosevelt and the community!
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: In my free time I love to travel, Scotland and Ireland are my favorite places. I love to learn new things. I also am trying to complete 50 5ks in five years.
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 8 years
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
Amber Graeber
Instructional Coach
Education Background: B.S.E and B.A. Drake University; M.Ed Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington, Seattle; M. Ed Educational Administration, Iowa State University; Ph.D. Candidate, Iowa State University
Current Role: Instructional Coach
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: I love working at Roosevelt because I live in the neighborhood and our diverse students teach me new things every day!
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: In my free time I love to read, volunteer, exercise, and spend time with friends and family.
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 5 years
Stacey Haylett
School Counselor, All Grades Gj-K
Education Background: B.S. in Psychology, ISU, M.Ed. in Secondary School Counseling, Drake University
Current Role: Licensed Professional School Counselor
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: Our students. They have taught me so much more than any class I took, any conference or webinar I’ve attended, or any professional development. Our students keep me coming back.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Hiking, biking, reading, watching movies, and spending time with my kids.
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 8 years
Ursula Heuer
Sign Language Interpreter
Heather Horton
School Counselor, All Grades A-Ch
Education: Diploma in Dental Assisting, DMACC; Associate of General Studies Degree, DMACC
Current Role: Attendance Clerk
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: The energy the kids bring to the school every day. Love the architecture of the building.
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and daughter, watching thriller/psychological dramas on Netflix, scrap booking, and I’m an organizing and cleaning fanatic! I also love a good sushi restaurant with friends/family.
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 22-23 School Year!
Education Background: BSA: Political Science; M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction; M.Ed. Educational Leadership
Current Position/teaching: Instructional Coach
What do you love about Roosevelt: I love working at Roosevelt because it has such a rich history. We have awesome students and staff who strive for excellence and contribute to ending injustice.
What do you enjoy to do in your free time: I love to watch scary movies and spend time with my husband and cat.
How many years have you been at Roosevelt: 4 years
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Ahmed Musa
Urban Dreams Restorative Facilitator
Carlos Ramirez
Behavioral Interventionist
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Education Background: Proud Alumni of TRHS-2003 Double Bachelor’s Degree from Grand View University in Criminal Justice and Human Services.
Courses you teach: When I am not teaching the school of hard knock lives to students I am the Building Tech Coordinator
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: I get to interact and bond with students on a daily basis in the same very high school I graduated from!
What hobbies or things that I enjoy in my free time: Watching Sports! I absolutely love going to hockey and baseball games. My goal is to attend at least one baseball game at every major league park! I am a Chicago fan all the way! Cubs,Black hawks,Bears,Bulls!
How long have I been at Roosevelt: Since 2019, in the district since 2014
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
Education Background: University of California, Berkeley ( BA & BS); University of California, Los Angeles (MA)
Current Role: Community Schools Coordinator
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: The students, tradition, and pride.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: Fitness, hot yoga, and reading.
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 8 years
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
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Tiffany Walker
Restoration & Safety Coordinator
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Education background: Bachelor’s of Arts in Music from Iowa State University (if you mean my background in education…. this is my first year teaching after being in the human services/social work world for years 🙂)
Current Role: Avenue Scholars Career Coach
Favorite thing about Roosevelt: My favorite thing about Roosevelt is a tie between the supportive/brilliant staff and the incredible students. It’s been so fun getting to know my amazing students this year!
Hobbies I enjoy in my free time: I love to sing and make music with my friends, I love watching movies, and I enjoy playing sand volleyball in the summer!
How long at Roosevelt: 22-23 School Year!
Megan Woodman
Juvenile Court Liaison Officer
Education Background: AA from Iowa Central Community College and my Bachelors from Buena Vista University in Criminal Justice
Current Position: Juvenile Court Liaison, Orchard Place
My favorite thing about Roosevelt: The amazing admin I get the pleasure of working with as well as the Rider Roast!
What hobbies do you enjoy in your free time: I enjoy spending time with my family being outdoors. I enjoy live music, camping, volleyball, and grilling out.
How long have you been at Roosevelt: 2 years
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