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2026 For Counselors Only Conference

We'd Love Your Feedback!

A Quick Note from The Counselors Only Conference Committee

Thank you for attending the Counselors Only Conference! We hope you had an incredible time and left with valuable insights.

To help us keep improving and make future events even better, we’d love to hear about your experience. Your feedback is important to us, and it’ll only take a few minutes — promise!

Ready to help shape the 2027 conference? Let’s dive in!

1.How useful was the information presented at the conference for your professional growth and work?
2.Below is a list of the 8:30-9:20 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.
5 - Extremely effective
4 - Quite effective
3 - Moderately effective
2 - Slightly effective
1 - Not at all effective
Charting Uncommon Waters: Navigating the 80/20 Rule Without Getting Lost at Sea – Amy Whitewater
Beyond Imposter Syndrome: A Solution-Focused Approach to Counselor Confidence, Impact, and Sustainability – Cody Bryan
Teaching and Counseling to the Birth Order – Becky Shryock
Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain
Hear the Latest on Perkins Innovative Grants: Funding Opportunities to Strengthen Student Pathways – Jordan Duck
Boosting FAFSA Completion: Tips, Tools & Teamwork – Rachel Fairchild & Letha Huddleston
Making Financial Literacy Stick: Practical Resources for Educators – Ann Thaxton
3.Below is a list of the 9:30-10:20 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.
5 - Extremely effective
4 - Quite effective
3 - Moderately effective
2 - Slightly effective
1 - Not at all effective
Get Yo’ Hand Out My Backpack! – Petra Woodard
The Pause That Powers You: Self-Care as a Strategic Advantage – Katie Swanson
School-Based Registered Play Therapy: Let's Talk About It! – Kelli Baker & Lisa Dawson
Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain
Oklahoma’s Promise – Kanika Brown & Lizeth Torres
From Guesswork to Grounded: Building Counseling Programs Based on Real Student Need – Christi Sturgeon
Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning in Health Care – Lara Morris
4.Below is a list of the 10:30-11:20 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.
5 - Extremely effective
4 - Quite effective
3 - Moderately effective
2 - Slightly effective
1 - Not at all effective
"Don’t Squat With Your Spurs On!" – Paula Bearden, Kimberly Thompson, Tammy Garcia, & Jessica McCullough
Empowering Counselors: Using HSSS to Navigate the 80/20 Rule and Strengthen Student Success – Kindal Malone, Janell McDonald, & Adrienne Hansen
Engaging Elementary Career Exploration Activities – Kim Oppelt, Paige McDonough, & Nathan Brubaker
Crisis Ethics & Supervision – Michelle Strain
Show What You Know: Understanding and Using Oklahoma’s Prior Learning Website – Jenny Wood
How the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Can Help You Advance Your Professional Practice – Mary Ann Powell, Pamela Ehlers, & Deneen Pennington
Health Science Professions: Easy Ways to Involve Students in Exploration – Lara Morris
5.Below is a list of the 1:00 - 1:50 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.
5 - Extremely effective
4 - Quite effective
3 - Moderately effective
2 - Slightly effective
1 - Not at all effective
More Than a Transcript: Elevating Students’ Full Potential for Life After High School – Brittany Crane, Julie Childers, & Katlyn Hudgins
More Than Smart: Five Essential Insights and the Six Types of Gifted Students – Regina Hein
Using OKcollegestart to Support Career Pathways – Theresa Shaklee, Aysha Petricek, & Kimberly Borden
Apprenticeship Pathways in Oklahoma: From High School to Workforce – Tonja Norwood
Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment – Angel Icenhour
6.Below is a list of the 2:00 - 2:50 sessions. Identify the session you attended and rate the presenter's effectiveness. Rate only the presentation you attended.
5 - Extremely effective
4 - Quite effective
3 - Moderately effective
2 - Slightly effective
1 - Not at all effective
Navigating Oklahoma’s New Graduation Pathways: Mid-Del's Plan Forward – Meagan Bryant
Career Starts Here: Engaging Middle School Students in Career Readiness – Kimberly Borden
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education: College Readiness Resources – Theresa Shaklee & Sabrina Wood
College Advising for School Counselors: Knowledge and Resources to Boost Your College Advising Work – Kelly McGrath-Malahy
Building Future Educators: Pathways and Supports for Future Teachers – Cat Angulo & Grant Zehrung
7.How would you rate your overall experience at the event?
8.What topics would you like to see covered at the 2027 conference? Your suggestions will help us create an even more relevant and valuable experience for next year!