Nominate an amazing School Counselor until Saturday February 14th, 2026 using this link. If you are nominated, you will receive further instructions for completing the application, which will be due by Saturday, March 14th.
Please contact Susan Watson at sewatson@okcps.org or Chelsea Hinkle at chinkle.oksca@gmail.com, if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
Hayden Logan is the Counselor at Banner Public School in El Reno, OK. He was surprised this morning at his school by his wife, Principal Samantha Smith, Superintendent James White, and a classroom full of students, along with his adorable therapy dog named Jinx!
Hayden’s vision for his students: “The impact I hope to make on students centers on helping them develop self-confidence and comfort in expressing their emotions in healthy, productive ways. When students feel secure and supported, they are more willing to share their feelings, advocate for their needs, and engage meaningfully in their learning.”
As the only School Counselor in his district, Hayden has been making a positive impact on the lives of countless students, the Counseling Program at his school, and the School Counseling profession. The Oklahoma School Counselor’s Association is proud to present Hayden with the Emerging Leader Grant for the 2025-2026 school year!
.jpg) Congratulations to Sarah Morgan-Forbes 2025 Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year!! The Oklahoma School Counselor Association is honored to present Sarah Morgan-Forbes as the Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year. Sarah Morgan-Forbes is a school counselor and department chair at Union High School. She has been a school counselor for 3 years. Sarah is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where she earned a Master of Science in Educational Psychology. Sarah serves as an advocate, guide, and support system for her high school students.She also leads a team of 9 counselors to help coordinate services for over 3, 500 students. During her time at Union High School, Sarah developed and implemented a new, multi-faceted process, which streamlined scheduling. She has also secured over $2,000 in grant funding for counseling program materials for Union High School. |
2025 OSCAR Recipients The Oklahoma School Counselor Association (OSCA) is pleased to announce that the following schools have earned recognition for the Oklahoma School Counselor Accountability Report (OSCAR): Brink Junior High, Moore Public Schools. The recognized School Counselors are Kimberly Martinez and Mary Beth Roberts, and the recognized Principal is Dan Schwarz. Roosevelt Middle School, Oklahoma City Public Schools. The recognized School Counselors are Susan Barnes, Valeria Barrett, Chelsea Hinkle, and Kailee Marshall, and the recognized Principal is Eric Petersen. The extensive work involved in earning the OSCAR designation demonstrates to all stakeholders that these schools are committed to supporting the success of students, and the mission of their school and district. The OSCAR assists School Counselors in developing an intentional, data-driven, comprehensive School Counseling program, and provides tools to advocate for the role of School Counselor. The OSCAR is 100% aligned with the American School Counselor Association National Model (4th ed.), and the Oklahoma School Counselor Framework. OSCAR recipients can pursue further recognition by applying for the Recognized ASCA Model Program award (RAMP.)
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