Roosevelt High School motivates students to engage in rigorous academic experiences and ensures educational justice for all. Students will leave Roosevelt High School driven to serve, equipped to positively impact the world.
Our motto is: "Enter to learn, leave to serve"
Roosevelt High School offers a variety of strong, well-rounded academic choices for students. International Baccalaureate is an academically challenging program for motivated college-bound students. IB programs explore all subject areas and promote participation in athletic/recreational, creative and social service activities.
The departments listed below offer all students academic choices to help them prepare for college, careers and life.
We make learning in the kitchen possible for over 200 students each year, which costs over $20,000. Donations make up our entire budget, so your support really makes a difference.
We make learning in the kitchen possible for over 200 students each year, which costs over $20,000. Donations make up our entire budget, so your support really makes a difference.
Hello! My name is Dan Berliner, and I teach Physics, Astronomy, and College in the Schools (CiS)/IB Physics. I've been teaching at Roosevelt High School since 2014. My main interests are building scientific literacy that everybody can use regardless of their future profession, and fostering the pursuit of scientific careers for those who have the interest. Feel free to drop in to talk about science!
About Me
I was born and raised in the Twin Cities, and care deeply about our communities. In my free time, I enjoy video games, watching baseball, nerding out with my friends, and playing with my dogs.
Education
B.S. Physics with Engineering Emphasis, minors in Mathematics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota, 2007
M.S. Biophysical Sciences and Medical Physics, University of Minnesota, 2009
I wish to acknowledge and honor the Indigenous communities native to this region, and recognize that Roosevelt High School and all Minneapolis Public Schools were built on homelands and resources of indigenous people. I recognize the Anishinabe and Dakota people as past, present, and future caretakers of this land as well as People who have and will continue to be important contributors to this land and our greater society.
This is my eleventh year to teach at Roosevelt and I love being a part of the Roosevelt community.
I earned my B.S. in biology at the University of Washington in Seattle,WA and received my M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota.
I have had many fun science jobs, including tracking orcas in the Salish Sea, surveying trees in Washington state forests, and collecting and growing cells as part of a team studying colon and pancreatic cancer. I even have a cell line named after me!
I live in the Roosevelt neighborhood and have two sons in college in Colorado and Washington.
In my classroom you can meet my colony of Madagascar hissing
cockroaches and a new classroom pet is coming soon (a mammal).
Stop by 257 after school Wed & Thur or make an appointment for different time.
Roosevelt Green Team
I am the advisor for the RHS Green Team. We meet during Friday Flex Time. Recycling happens every Monday after school . Meet in 257, get a snack and some service hours!
2022-2023 was my 1st year teaching in Minneapolis but I am going on my 5th year of teaching science here in Minnesota. I am super excited to be here and teaching freshman physical science!
I was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. From there, I moved to Minneapolis and have been living here ever since.
If you see me outside of school, it probably is playing various games, swimming, hiking, or meeting up with friends. I can’t wait to get to know you over this school year!
My name is Melanie Martin, but students may call me Mrs. Mel, and I am excited to welcome you to the new school year! I teach Chemistry for 11th and 12th grade students and Earth and Space Science for 9th grade students. I am passionate about making science accessible, engaging, and relevant for all learners, whether they are native Spanish speakers or learning Spanish as a second language.
You can contact me at any time via email at melanie.martin@mpls.k12.mn.us. I encourage open communication and am here to support both students and families throughout the year.
I hold a degree in Biotechnology Engineering from the University of Concepción, Chile, and a degree in Science Education from the University of the Andes, Chile. I’ve been teaching for 14 years—12 in Chile and 2 here in the United States. My teaching approach combines hands-on activities, simulations, and comprehension questions to help students build both scientific understanding and language skills.
If your student is enrolled in Google Classroom, here are the joining codes:
Mi nombre es Melanie Martin, pero los estudiantes pueden llamarme Mrs. Mel. Estoy muy emocionada de darles la bienvenida al nuevo año escolar. Soy profesora de Química para estudiantes de 11.º y 12.º grado y de Ciencias de la Tierra y el Espacio para estudiantes de 9.º grado. Me apasiona hacer que la ciencia sea accesible, interesante y relevante para todos los estudiantes, ya sea que hablen español como lengua materna o lo estén aprendiendo como segundo idioma.
Aquí están los enlaces a los programas de cada curso:
Programa de Ciencias de la Tierra y el Espacio: link
Pueden comunicarse conmigo en cualquier momento por correo electrónico: melanie.martin@mpls.k12.mn.uso por la aplicación TalkingPoints. Promuevo una comunicación abierta y estoy aquí para apoyar tanto a los estudiantes como a sus familias durante todo el año.
Estudié Ingeniería en Biotecnología en la Universidad de Concepción, Chile, y luego Pedagogía en Ciencias en la Universidad de los Andes, Chile. Llevo 14 años enseñando—12 en Chile y 2 aquí en Estados Unidos. Mi enfoque pedagógico combina actividades prácticas, simulaciones y preguntas de comprensión para ayudar a los estudiantes a desarrollar tanto el conocimiento científico como las habilidades lingüísticas.
Su estudiante ya está inscrito en Google Classroom, aquí están los códigos para unirse:
I started working at Roosevelt High School in 2019.
I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Metropolitan State University and Master of Arts degree in Teaching - Secondary Science from Concordia University Chicago. I became a teacher in Chicago but journeyed back home in 2019. I have taught AP Biology, IB Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology and Oceanography.
Courses taught at RHS: IB Biology Yr 1 & Yr 2 and MYP Biology. Please visit me in room 253!
Biology is the study of living things. In high school biology class, you learn about the main ideas of modern biology including cells, DNA, immune system, genetics, evolution, and ecology.
◈Inclusion Practices:
I will work with all students to help them be successful in my class, including providing multiple levels of instruction and activities and following all modifications and accommodations.
◈OUR LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT:
The land that surrounds us is part of who we are; it reflects our histories. We acknowledge the Indigenous homelands that our school and city is built on. Land acknowledgement is only one small part of supporting Indigenous communities. We hope our land acknowledgment statement will inspire others to stand with us in solidarity with Native nations.
Hello! My name is Leslie Apperson and I am a Special Education Resource Teacher here at Roosevelt.
I began my journey as a teacher when I taught literacy intervention as an AmericCorps service member in Nevada. Since then I have taught special education, English literature and language and English as an additional language at a variety of grade levels. In 2016 I moved abroad and completed my master's of English literature and linguistics at KU Leuven in Belgium. I then moved to Madrid, Spain, where I completed a work-study program in teaching English as a second language. I taught English at a K-12 school while also studying for a certificate in bilingual education. I then found my way to Minneapolis, and taught English at DeLaSalle High School on Nicollet Island for three years before starting at Roosevelt as a resource teacher. I am currently completing my Special Education/ABS license at Augsburg University.
Hello! I am a special education resource teacher. I am co-teaching U.S. History and English 10. This is my 4th year at Roosevelt, and my 16th year as an educator. I have teaching licenses in Social Studies and Special Education. Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. I am happy to help!
I joined Roosevelt in 2025 after 20+ years in Saint Paul Public Schools as a Special Education Teacher and Educational Assistant. I have a B.A. in English from Augustana University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University; my teaching license is in Emotional and Behavioral Disorders through University of St. Thomas. My hobbies include gardening, reading, writing, traveling and sewing. I also love hanging with my family— my husband is a math teacher and my two kids are future Teddies!
I am from White Earth. I teach at Roosevelt in the Resource/Math program. I obtained my undergraduate degree at The University of Minnesota in Applied Economics with a Natural Resource and Environmental Emphasis, and I finished my Masters degree in Special Education - Autism Spectrum Disorders from The University of St. Thomas. I truly enjoy each day I am teaching here at Roosevelt. There is just something special about the students here that make each day amazing.
I have two boys that are currently in college at St. Cloud State University and The University of Minnesota. I also have a little kitty named "Kittie." My favorite thing in the world is coffee. I also love being outside doing things like hiking, camping, biking, swimming, riding rollercoasters or even alpine skiing (I love the thrill of speed!). I love to try new foods, but the best thrill is when a student all of a sudden understands a complex math problem.
