OKCPS Counselors' Corner
For Students and Families
For Students and Families
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.
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
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!
Webster Middle School
2024 Outstanding Middle School Counselor
Wilson Elementary School
2024 OSCA OSCAR Winner
2024 Leadership Award
Jefferson Middle School
2023 OSCA School Counselor of the Year Runner-Up
Adams Elementary
2024 School Counselor of the Year
Nichols Hills Elementary
2024 Outstanding Elementary School Counselor
US Grant High School
2024 Outstanding High School Counselor
e3 Learning
2024 Advocacy Award Winner
Putnam Heights Academy
2024 Lifesaver Award
Hawthorne Elementary
2024 Passion Award
Roosevelt Middle School
Valeria Barrett
Susan Barnes
Chelsea Hinkle
Kailee Marshall
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!