Social Workers and Psychologists
SOCIAL WORK SERVICES AT ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
School Social Work Mission and Vision:
Mission: We exist to help students reach their full potential. We collaborate with families, staff and community to provide direct service to students and develop school systems that further the social, emotional and academic growth of students.
Vision: Every student mentally, physically and emotionally secure; actively learning and engaged in their education.
What We Do
- basic needs of clothing, food and housing
- make appropriate referrals to community agencies
- provide LGBTQA+ support
- support students and families with social, emotional, and behavioral issues
- support homeless and highly mobile students and families
- advocate for students and parents during educational planning
- support students and families experiencing crisis
- monitor and intervene with students exhibiting chronic attendance problems
- help determine eligibility for special education or 504 plans
- support pregnant and parenting students
- help students and families with basic needs - food, clothing, shelter
- hablamos Español
Roosevelt High School Social Workers
Leslie Colerin
9-12 Gen Ed students Last Names A-K| ALPHA
612.668.4894 Email: leslie.colerin@mpls.k12.mn.us
Karen Jimenez Smith
Special Ed Resource Setting 1 & 2 Services | Spanish Speaking Students/Newcomers
612.668.4809 Email: karen.jimenezsmith@mpls.k12.mn.us
Jaimee Ostapoff
9-12 Gen Ed students Last Names L-Z| Lifeskills | SB
612.668.4805 Email: jaimee.ostapoff@mpls.k12.mn.us
Roosevelt High School Psychologist
Gbemisola Saunders
School Psychologist for all students
612.668.4843 Email: gbemisola.saunders@mpls.k12.mn.us