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OKCPS Vision
OKCPS Vision
By providing equitable access to a world class education, every Oklahoma City Public Schools student will graduate ready to fulfill their unique purpose in a healthy, vibrant community.
From the Director
From the Director
Welcome to OKCPS School Counseling! At OKCPS we serve our scholars and families with pride, purpose, and professionalism. Our district employs approximately 115 School Counselors serving grades K-12. We also work alongside Graduation Newcomer Specialists who provide academic, social, emotional, and career development support for our English language learners and students new to the country.
We support the OKCPS vision to provide equitable access to world-class opportunities that empower scholars to maximize their full potential. We work to prepare them to become skilled, resourceful, healthy citizens who are ready and willing to contribute to their communities.
We welcome you in joining us in this great work!
Dr. Petra Woodard, Exec. Dir.
Counseling, College, & Career Readiness
pewoodard@okcps.org
About OKCPS Counselors
About OKCPS Counselors
OKCPS employs approximately 115 School Counselor professionals who support scholars, parents, staff, and administrators improve academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and postsecondary outcomes. Our School Counselors collaborate with nearly every department in the district to ensure student needs are holistically addressed. We are local, state, and national leaders who do our work with PRIDE, PURPOSE, AND PROFESSIONALISM, taking great pride in being members of the school counseling profession!
Chelsea Hinkle
Chelsea Hinkle
Roosevelt Middle School
2025 School Counselor of the Year
2025 ASCA Pinnacle Award
Lee Acers
Lee Acers
Wilson Elementary School
2024 OSCA O.S.C.A.R. Winner
2025 ASCA R.A.M.P. Honors
Roosevelt Middle School
Roosevelt Middle School
Chelsea Hinkle, Kailee Marshall
Susan Barnes (not pictured)
2025 OSCA O.S.C.A.R. Winner
John Roberts
John Roberts
Eugene Field Elementary
2025 Outstanding Elementary School Counselor
Shyanne Gatrost &
Lynette Featherstone
Shyanne Gatrost &
Lynette Featherstone
Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School
2025 Outstanding Middle School Counselors
Jordan Jackson
Jordan Jackson
US Grant High School
2025 Outstanding High School Counselor
Emily Palmer
Emily Palmer
Mark Twain Elementary
2025 Prisma Espinoza Advocacy Award Winner
Nneka Uche
Nneka Uche
Jefferson Middle School
2025 Jana Harrison Lifesaver Award
Julie Randell
Julie Randell
Van Buren Elementary
2025 Allison Canton Passion Award
Shannon Schenk
Shannon Schenk
John Marshall High School
2025 New School Counselor of the Year
Davia Brock
Davia Brock
Northwest Classen High School
2025 Change Agent Award
Toni LeDonne
Toni LeDonne
Northwest Classen High School
2025 Leadership Award
2025 School Counselor Team of the Year
2025 School Counselor Team of the Year
Webster Middle School
Mellisia Jones
Sarah Odusi
Ebony Smith
Robert Teal
Find My Counselor
Have a question about academic, social-emotional wellness, or career development support? Scroll the document to the right for contact information for your School Counselor, Principals, and school addresses! We're here to assist you in making your scholar prepared for life!
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