Our engagement and academic support seeks to form the basis for a trusted bond between the student and the larger MPS community. Check & Connect works on behalf of the student as a mentor, tutor, problem-solver, listener, and case advocate.
Check & Connect seeks to build relationships with students primarily struggling with attendance and staying on track to graduate. Data can only tell us so much about a student so Check & Connect always welcomes personal recommendations from any Roosevelt staff for high needs students.
Prevention: Focus on at-risk students and factors that can be altered through support and intervention. Capacity building: Instruct, support and encourage students in pursuit of academic goals. Advocacy: Coordinate students' access to established resources within the school, at home and in the community. Outreach: Structured to create long-term and trusted relationships to help students feel like they are part of the school community.
Monitoring grades, credits and attendance regularly. Offering academic support including but not limited to: checking-in with students before and after classes, sitting in on classes to offer academic support, and tutoring.
Jesse Tiffen (he/him/they/them), Associate Educator jesse.tiffen@mpls.k12.mn.us
I served last year as a Promise Fellow with C&C at RHS and I am so glad to be back full-time as an AE. I studied American Literature, Sociology, and Environmental Studies in undergrad, but I love the many hats this position pushes me to have. Outside of school, I love playing baseball with my intramural league and studying Ashkenazi history and cooking.
Angelina Doyle (she/her/hers)
I am a Class of 2018 RHS graduate. I’ve worked with youth since graduation. I am passionate about youth development, empowerment, and leadership. I am currently writing a book to help youth feel seen and heard. On the side, I am an entrepreneur, interior designer, and photographer. Outside of work, I am a road trip enthusiast, love hiking, backpacking, biking, and swimming.