OVCA School Counselor Connection
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OVCA School Counselor Vision:
All Students at Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy, the highest standard of online public-school in Oklahoma, are adept unique learners who will graduate with tools necessary to be socially responsible contributing members of society and productive lifelong learners.
OVCA School Counselor Mission Statement:
The OVCA School Counseling team is committed to serve all students' unique academic, learning, and success needs. At OVCA, we provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address our students' academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. We strive to connect with every student, K-12, to ensure that once they graduate they have the tools needed to be productive, successful, contributing members of society, and lifelong learners in our ever changing world.
The OVCA School Counseling team is committed to serve all students' unique academic, learning, and success needs. At OVCA, we provide a proactive, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate program to address our students' academic and career goals in addition to supporting their personal and social needs. We strive to connect with every student, K-12, to ensure that once they graduate they have the tools needed to be productive, successful, contributing members of society, and lifelong learners in our ever changing world.
OVCA School Counselors' Have a Common Belief That:
Every student needs appropriate personal and social skills to achieve optimum benefits from the educational program.
All children are unique and should be heard and treated with respect and dignity.
Every student can succeed.
Learning is a lifelong process.
Students with a Growth Mindset have endless possibilities.
School Counselors are advocates for all students
School Counselors, parents/guardians, teachers, LCs, and community members all enable a student to reach their full potential.
OVCA VISION STATEMENT:
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy strives to set the standard for online public-school education in Oklahoma.
OVCA MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy is to ensure the growth of every student through personalized learning and to create well-educated, productive citizens both digitally and in life. Our model includes:
• Online instruction led by qualified Oklahoma certified teachers
• Data based individualized instruction
• Structured daily virtual class schedule
• Collaboration with dedicated school support team
• Community partnerships promoting student connection
Meet OVCA's School Counselor Team
We make up the School Counseling Student Success Team for grades K-12 at Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA). We work closely together to achieve our united vision of making sure our student's have the tools necessary to be socially responsible contributing members of society and productive lifelong learners, in our ever changing world. We are dedicated to supporting all students’ academic, career, and social emotional needs.
Amanda Coyle, M.Ed.
K-8 School Counselor & Student Success Specialist
acoyle@okvirtual.org
(405)869-6427
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Grades 1-8 from Nicholls’ State University and a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology School Counseling from Texas A&M University. WHOOP! This year will be my 7th year as a School Counselor at OVCA. I’m blessed with my loving family & 2 dogs. I'm excited about sharing this school year with you!
Leah Allen, M.Ed.
High School Counselor & Student Success Specialist
Office: (405)458-8626
Text: (405)458-8626
I hold a Bachelor’s in Special Education and a Master’s in School Counseling from the University of Central Oklahoma. Since 2019, I’ve enjoyed working at OVCA and connecting with our amazing students. With over a decade of experience, I find education to be incredibly rewarding. Outside of work, I’m a parent to three kids and have a dog, Beau, and a cat, Angel. In my free time, I love being outdoors, kayaking, and reading/listening to mystery books.
Hailey Thomas, MA
Lead HS Counselor
hthomas@okvirtual.org
(405)259-9478 Ext. 3122
I have an M. Ed. in School Counseling and a B. A. in Psychology both from Northeastern University. This is my 5th year at OVCA and my 11th year as a high school counselor. I live in Muskogee, OK, and I have been married for 7 years. We have a 3 year-old son, and a new baby girl that was born in October 2020!
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and have been a Family Resource Coordinator with Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy since January 2022. Both my undergraduate and graduate degrees were earned at the University of Oklahoma. My boyfriend and I live in the metro area with our 3 cats (Eevee, Nice, and Milan) and 2 dogs (Pierre and Skipper). Although I have been in a social work position for the past 8+ years this is my first time working in a school setting. My background is in serving primarily children and families through child welfare, behavioral health, domestic violence, and homelessness supports. In my free time I enjoy adventuring outdoors, playing video games, reading, crafting, and cooking.
Kaylynn Watts, M. Ed.
Student Family Resource Coordinator (SFRC)
(405)259-9478 Ext. 3341
I have a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Education in School Counseling from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. I have been with OVCA since 2021 and in education since 2019. Helping my students meet their educational goals while also serving the social and emotional needs of them and their families is my passion. It is very important to me to know that I have set my students up for lifelong success that goes far beyond their schooling years. Some of my favorite things to do outside of serving my students include baking, working in my garden, hiking, and traveling with my family!
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