Student Support Services
Fridley Middle School has a great team of professional staff to support the needs of our students as they
progress through their academic journeys. Our Student Support Services include:
Grade-level Deans
academic counseling and advising, help students learn behavioral expectations and stay connected with them throughout the school year.
School Social Worker
Our school social worker plays an integral role in supporting the social-emotional needs of students. Students can seek guidance, resources, access services and more.
Equity & Inclusion Specialist
Our equity and inclusion specialist assists in building a welcoming and equitable climate for all students. Our specialist plans activities and events, strengthens student and staff cultural competence and helps to create a safe and supportive school environment for all.
College & Career Readiness Coordinator
To begin college and career awareness in middle school, we have a full-time GET READY coordinator who assists students in grades 5-8 with post-secondary support, including: college visit field trips, advising, early post-secondary college and career planning, and more!
student support services contacts
Zack Bobick
Dean of Students - Grade 5
bobick@isd14.org
763-502-5438
Sarah Kaufenberg
Dean of Students - Grade 6
kaufenberg@isd14.org
763-502-5403
Jordan Likness
Dean of Students - Grade 7
likness@isd14.org
763-502-5418
Darnell McElveen
Dean of Students - Grade 8
mcelveen@isd14.org
763-502-5490
Mark Jacobs
Dean of Students-(MTSS)
jacobsm@isd14.org
763-502-5504
Jessica Aukee
Special Education Interventionist
aukee@isd14.org
763-502-5505
Roy Pierson
Behavioral Intervention Teacher
pierson@isd14.org
763-502-5460
Jade Tucker
Equity & Inclusion Specialist
tucker@isd14.org
763-502-5406
Nadira Omar
Health Assistant
nomar@isd14.org
763-502-5426
Jaimie Beran
School Social Worker
beran@isd14.org
763-502-5575
Celeste Acosta
School Social Worker
acosta@isd14.org
763-502-5411
Alexa Bauermeister
School Social Worker
abauermeister@isd14.org
763-502-5413
Jeff Williams
School Psychologist
jwilliams@isd14.org
763-502-5410
Officer David Kostuch
School Resource Officer
kostuch@isd14.org
763-502-5420