Cooper Student and Family Support Center

School Counselors are available by appointment as needed. General office hours 7 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some flexibility on a case by case basis.

Please contact your grade-level counselor directly. If you prefer a phone contact, please provide your phone number and best time to reach you between 7 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. 

• Grade 9 - Susan Senger, Susan_Senger@rdale.org | 763-504-8523 

• Grade 10 - Salinee Hough, Salinee_Hough@rdale.org | 763-504-8524, Google # (text): 612-405-2306

• Grade 11 - Laura Ritter, Laura_Ritter@rdale.org | 763-504-852

• Grade 12 - Katie Burkholder, Katie_Burkholder@rdale.org

School Based Therapy (in-person or telehealth) by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. After-hours appointments available Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. by special request.

For screening and assessment contact:

• People Incorporated Central Access 651-774-0011 
• Or Jenna Seal, LMFT, 763-504-8458, 651-368-2087 (cell) | Jenna_Seal@rdale.org

Available by appointment as needed. General office hours are 7 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. with some flexibility on a case by case basis. Please contact us directly:

Grade 9 and 11
Barb Mersy Barb_Mersy@rdale.org
Google number 763-250-1348, Office number 763-504-8528

Grade 10 and 12
D’Undra Willis Dundra_Willis@rdale.org
Google number 612-412-4819, Office number 763-504-8548

Please contact us directly:

Sarah Warner
Sarah_Warner@rdale.org | Office number 763-504-8538

Abbey Weiers
Abbey_Weiers@rdale.org | Office number 763-504-8580

Adolescent Chemical and Dual-Diagnosis screening and assessment by appointment only. Call 763-541-4993. 

Questions about chemical health?  Contact Nikki Stout, District Substance Use Specialist-LADC at Nikki_Stout@rdale.org | 763-504-7089 

Available by appointment as needed between 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please contact us directly:

Grades 11 & 12
Tony Patterson, Tony_Patterson@rdale.org | 763-504-8547

Grade 9  and all grade levels for level 1 and 2 Spanish EL
Carolina Calvillo, Carolina_Calvillo@rdale.org | 763-504-8489  or  Google #: 612-568-5554

Grades 10 & 12
Thandi Chiinze, Thandi_Chiinze@rdale.org | 763-504-8576

Student Groups

Pan African Student Union
Offers students a deeper education about the African continent and the African people’s diaspora experiences. The main focus of the Pan-African group is to bring forth discussion and knowledge about all of the shared (and different) experiences of all African people. Members will have an opportunity to share their experiences with each other. The group analyzes different systems and constructs, helping the students gain an understanding of the realities that come with being African. Knowledge is power, and the basis of this group is to increase self-knowledge of self to prepare individuals for bringing awareness to the rest of the community.  
Thursdays during 5A and 5B 

African Dance Group
The group is currently composed of students from four countries, in the western and eastern parts of Africa. The group’s mission is to showcase the multicultural beauty of Africa through dancing, singing, and skits. 
Tuesdays during 5A &  5B 

Wisdom Tooth
Wisdom tooth is an analytical group seeking to gain multiple perspectives about different forms of Art and/or Literature. The group's mission is to expose students to culturally relevant literature and art as a way to increase their critical thinking skills. 
Mondays during 5A and 5B 

The Council
This group engages boys in activities, dialogue, and self-expression to challenge stereotypical concepts. The group also works to increase boys’ emotional, social and cultural literacy by promoting valuable relationships with peers and adult facilitators.
Thursdays during 5A and 5B 

Afro-Latin@ Dance
The group’s mission is to showcase the intersection of African and Latin@ (Afro-Latin@) culture through dance
Fridays during 5A and 5B 
 

Samantha Kraft, School Nurse
Office hours: 7 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., 763-504-8669

Affinity Groups include GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance), GLBT support groups, Pregnant/ Parenting Teen support group. Groups will be meeting virtually on a set schedule; contact your school counselor if interested in joining

Free 5-Day School Meal Bundle Pick-Ups

Apply for Educational Benefits (Free/Reduced Meals)

Health Mentor for Cooper 1:1 available virtually by appointment daily before 5 p.m., student opt-in. Questions and conversations about sexual health. 

Contact Carissa Stevens Carissa_Stevens@rdale.org | text 612-466-0247

Students can access the Write Place, Math Lounge, SpEd Resource Room, EL support,\ and AVID.

Complete the Cooper Academic Support Request Form - which can also be found in Schoology, under your CHS Classroom Page (Materials) to receive teacher assistance.

Carol Warndahl, College and Career Center Coordinator
763-504-8664 | Carol_Warndahl@rdale.org
Office Hours: 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Robbinsdale Area Schools contracts with Community Mediation & Restorative Practices (CMRS) to work with students who may be in conflict with other students/staff or who may have violated the discipline behavior policy.   In addition, through restorative practices CMRS helps students develop important skills in relationship-building, decision-making and conflict resolution. Whether Distance, Hybrid or in person learning,  Community Mediation & Restorative Practices is offering their continued services to students, staff and families. 

Resources for Families
Should you or your family find yourself in need of our conflict resolution services for your family or neighborhood conflict, housing or utility situation, please feel free to contact Community Mediation & Restorative Practices at: 763-561-0033 or referrals@CMRSmn.org. Please know CMRS should not be used for emergency calls. United Way is available to answer calls 24 hours at 211 or by text at  898211.