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21st Annual 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 2026 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 9:10 - 10:00 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
Enhancing Mental Health Support for Special Education Students: Strategies for School Counselors – Kimberly Whayne
The Power of Purpose: Helping Students Find Their Why – Christi Sturgeon
Let's Talk Possibilities! Innovation, Integration, and Motivation - DRS Transition Services – Tracy Keeley
Maximizing Your Calendar: Tools for Effective School Counseling and Legislative Compliance – Eschelle Gilkey
Oklahoma's Promise – Carol Alexander & Lizeth Torres
The Art of Keeping It Together – Anna Black
Counselor/Principal Relationship: Collaborating to Improve Student Outcomes – Chelsea Hinkle
3.Below is a list of the 10:10 - 11:00 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
Building Resilience and Support: Self-Care and 504 Strategies for Staff and Students – Kimberly Whayne
Hope and Beyond: Achieving Career Dreams with OkCareerGuide – Brittany Crane & Savannah Cooper
Facing FAFSA Challenges – Rachel Fairchild & Letha Huddleston
Unlocking OKcollegestart’s Hidden Gems – Theresa Shaklee, Kimberly Borden, & Aysha Petricek
Pathways to Partnerships: Game-Based Career Exploration for Upper Elementary Students – Lori Cooney, Claudia Beckner, & Lori Chesnut
Wraparound Services: How Sapulpa Public Schools Supports Students and Families – Kim Castaldi, Bridget Shibley, & Kristin White
4.Below is a list of the 11:10 - 12:00 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
Check Yo' Self Before You Wreck Yo' Self – Petra Woodard
Making the FAFSA Data Portal Work for You – Kelli Kelnar
Lifecycle Leadership: Supporting Teachers Every Step of the Way – Amber Wilkins
Building a College & Career Fair (for Middle School) From Scratch – Kailee Marshall
Galaxy: Elementary Career Awareness – Nathan Brubaker
Empowering Choctaw Tribal Students Nationwide: A Holistic Approach to Education, Certification, and Industry Connection – Kindal Malone
5.Below is a list of the 1:10 - 2:00 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
CareerTech Career Pathways and Academics - We have done some of the work already! – Julie Childers
Strengthening Work-Based Learning Programs through Community Engagement – Meredith Dennis, Yolanda Scott, Kelley Rampey, Ed Pope, & Crystal Romanyszyn
Navigating Key Elements in Concurrent Enrollment – Angel Icenhour & Hannah Schwab
Uncommon Cents: Creative Budget Boosting for School Counselors – Amy Whitewater
Utilizing Trauma Focused Art Therapy (TFAT) among Elementary Students to Foster Social and Emotional Growth and Healing – Erica Fenderson
Pause, Breathe, Learn, Integrating yoga and mindfulness for student success – Tiffany Cook
6.Below is a list of the 2:10 - 3:00 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
Updates to Graduation Requirements – Jennifer Peters & Christi Sturgeon
Don't Judge Me By The Shoes I Wear: Building Connection and Knowing It's Deeper Than What's Shown On The Surface Of Their Actions And Behaviors With Kids in State Care – Tatyana Johnson
Fostering Success: A Guide to Supporting K-12 ELLs and Their Families – Stephanie Coca
Using Data We Have Access To For Groups in the High School – Deana Edgar
Be Inspired: State Programs for Aspiring High School Students – Jess Tucker
Native American Student Resources – Kim Stewart Ruhman & Jordan Stewart
7.How would you rate your overall experience at the event.?
8.What topics would you like to see covered at the 2026 conference? Your suggestions will help us create an even more relevant and valuable experience for next year!