Welcome to Roosevelt's Health Office

Liz Payton, Licensed School Nurse:

I have been at Roosevelt High School since 2012. I have worked in the Minneapolis Public Schools since 2002 starting in elementary schools. From 2005 through 2012, I was a City wide resource school nurse, working in various health offices around the District, and assisting nurses with the special education process.  

Educational background: I received my BA at the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul in Nursing in 1986. I completed a MS in Nursing In 2001, in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program with a focus in Children With Special Health Care Needs at the U of MN, Twin Cities.

Prior to working as a school nurse I had worked at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare since 1991, and continue to work there on casual basis during the time off in the summers.

 Shirley Boock - Licensed Practical Nurse

I began working in the Minneapolis Public School district at Roosevelt High School October 2009.    

My hours in the Health Office are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Prior to working in the health care field, I worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years.    I was a Manager and Bartender at such places as Pittsburgh Blue, Tanners, Champs, Mississippi LIve and Pacific Club.    In addition, I have worked as a flight attendant, preschool teacher, day care owner, and a cake decorator.

Educational background

I first entered the health care field as a certified nursing assistant receiving my certification from Anoka Technical College.    I continued my education at Anoka Techincal College and  received my Licensed Practical Nursing degree.    I have a background in Child Psychology where I studied at the University of Minnesota.  

I have a love for learning and am currently pursuing my Registered Nursing (R.N.) degree and hope to one day achieve a Bachelor of Nursing (B.S.N.) degree.  

While not working or in school, I enjoy cooking, gardening and spending time outdoors.   My favorite pasttime, however, is just spending time with my three children ages 14, 12, and 5.

Office hours: The Health Office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. every school day. 

Contact information

612- 668-4831 - Office
612-668-4814 - Fax

lizabeth.payton@mpls.k12.mn.us - email address

Shirley.Boock@mpls.k12.mn.us  - email address