SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR 

Honors a school counselor who is running a top-notch, comprehensive school counseling program at the elementary, middle, or high school level.  Oklahoma's winner is submitted to the national level.

Sarah Morgan-Forbes

Selected as 2025 Oklahoma School Counselor of the Year


Congratulations to Sarah Morgan-Forbes! 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. 


Congratulations again, Sarah – this recognition is well-deserved, and we are proud to celebrate you!

Previous Oklahoma School Counselors of the Year

2024 - 2025 Beth Mills, Shawnee Public Schools

2023 - 2024 Jennifer Sack, Tulsa Public Schools

2022 - 2023 Tessica Taylor, Luther Public Schools

2021 - 2022 Christy Sturgeon, Broken Arrow High School, Broken Arrow Public Schools

2020 - 2021 Missy Smith, Lincoln Elementary, Norman Public Schools

2019 - 2020 Lee Acers, Wilson Elementary School, Oklahoma City Public Schools

2018 - 2019 Sarah Kirk, Monroe Elementary School, Norman Public Schools

2017 - 2018 Misty Bible, Broken Bow  Public Schools

2016 - 2017 Dr. Michelle Taylor, Adair High School, Adair Public Schools

2015 - 2016 Nick Hughes, Limestone Technology Academy, Sand Springs Public Schools

2013 - 2014 Lori Pettus, Eisenhower International School, Tulsa Public Schools

2012 - 2013 Bobbie Fields, Tulsa Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Michelle Dodgen, Weatherford Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)

                      Katie Burk, Sterling Public Schools (K-12 SCOY)

                      Charlotte Hunter, Oklahoma City Public Schools (Outstanding School Counselor Advocate)

2011 - 2012 Ken Elliott, Edmond Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Beth Dillard, Putnam City North High School, Putnam City Public Schools (High School SCOY)

2010 - 2011 Kay Middleton-Price, Muskogee Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Lisa Edwards, Edmond Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)

                      Janet Anderson, Moore Public Schools (High School SCOY)

                      Marylu Oakes, Seiling Public Schools (Multi-level SCOY)

2009 - 2010 Carolyn Nees, Moore Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Robbie Smith, Keys Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)

                      Mary Brenner, Woodward Public Schools (High School SCOY)

2008 - 2009 Rebecca Barry, Shawnee Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Linda Salter, Moore Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)

                      Karen Dawson, Tulsa Public Schools (High School SCOY)

2007 - 2008 Barbara Shelton, Moore Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Janelle Miller, Moore Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)

                      Laura Watts, Tahlequah Public Schools (High School SCOY)

                      Cheryl Riggs, Central Public Schools (Multi-level SCOY)

                      Wendy Perry, Moore-Norman Technology Center (Other-level SCOY)

2006 - 2007 Kathy Simmons, Midwest City Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Cheri Lou Gastineau, Burns Flat-Dill City Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)

                      Fran Bewley, Sallisaw Public Schools (High School SCOY)

                      Kristin Ramirez, Blair Public Schools (Multi-level SCOY)

                      Mary Jane Pruitt, Kiamichi Technology Center (Other-level SCOY)

2005 - 2006 Suzanne Price, Norman Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                     Beverly McCombs, Crescent Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)

                     Rhonda Malahy, Putnam City Public Schools (High School SCOY)

2004 - 2005 Sandra Bright, Weatherford Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Ellen Harkey, Idabel Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)

                      Becky Delozier, Adair Public Schools (High School SCOY)

2003 - 2004 Margaret Durham, Moore Public Schools (Elementary SCOY)

                      Gerri Kroutil, Mustang Public Schools (Middle Level SCOY)


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