OCPS Counselors

The official account for OCPS Student Services in Orlando, FL. Formerly @OCPSguidance

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Congratulations to Catherine Curry on her selection as September’s @ocps_official High School Counselor Champion. Her expertise, kindness, responsiveness, initiative, and student-centered approach are truly exceptional. She is an asset to @winterpark_hs and its students. 🎉🎉🎉

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Two days. Three learning tracks. One goal: student success. 🎓

At Colonial High School, Student Services teams collaborated, shared best practices, and explored strategies to strengthen postsecondary planning and student achievement.

When educators learn together, students win!

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Future-Ready & Student-Centered: Last week, our Academic Services 9-12 Senior Admin team shared how a unified K–12 system can align CCR planning and advising to help students make intentional choices and navigate transitions with confidence. @OCPSnews

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Congratulations 🎉 to Ms. Greene from @uhscougars_ocps and Ms. Wilson from @windermerewolverines. Their work as College & Career Specialists has led them to being recognized by @flcollegeaccess as two of the most improved schools in FAFSA completions. @ocpsnews

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Congratulations 🎉 to Ms. Romero-Escobar from @colonial_hs on her selection as the @ocps_official Counselor Champion for May. Her compassion, empathy, and patience with her students make her a valued member of the @colonialguidance staff.

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Congratulations to Ms. Natalie Only from @drphillips_ocps on her selection as the April High School Counselor Champion. 🎉 Her kindness, calm presence, and ability to make students feel genuinely supported is second to none. She has positively impacted the culture of her school.

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Congratulations to Elizabeth Stella from @eastriverhs_ocps on her selection as the @ocps_official high school Counselor Champion for March. She works to know her students well, tracks their progress towards graduation, and helps them plan for success after high school.

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Congratulations to Rebecca DeJesus from @ocpsotc and @uhscougars_ocps on her selection as The Orange County School Counselor Association’s Post-Secondary Specialist of the year. 🎉🎉🎉

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Congratulations to Keila Porter from @ocps_freedomhs on her selection as The Orange County School Counselor Association’s High School Counselor of the year. 🎉🎉🎉

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Congratulations to Kimberly Brower from @freedomms_ocps on her selection as The Orange County School Counselor Association’s Middle School Counselor of the year. 🎉🎉🎉

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Congratulations to Perla Sandoval from @sadlerocps on her selection as The Orange County School Counselor Association’s Elementary School Counselor of the year. 🎉🎉🎉

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Congratulations to Anaelle Lazarre, Class of 2027, from University High School! 🎉🎉She was recently awarded a $40,000 BigFuture scholarship from CollegeBoard. We are so happy for you! @ocps_official @uhscougars_ocps

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Celebrating two standouts in Academic Services! 🎉 Christopher Grace and Dr. Glenda Hammons have been named Student Services Employees of the First Quarter for 2025–26. Recognized by Dr. Brown‑Cannon for their impact and excellence. Well deserved! @OCPSnews

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Congratulations to Amy White from @ocpsboone on her selection as an @OCPSnews Counselor Champion. 🎉 She has leaned into her new role of high school counselor with poise, patience and persistence. She shows up for her students every single day.

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Academic Services showed up strong at the 2026 Xello Florida Summit!

Two of our team members shared innovative strategies and real-world insights that are helping drive student success and future readiness across our schools. @OCPSnews @xellofuture

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Celebrating big wins at the 2026 Xello Florida Summit! 🎉
Proud to see Orange County Public Schools recognized as a Family Engagement Leader and to cheer on Glenda Hammons, Karla Owens, and Robert Palmer for earning the Administrator Champion Award. @OCPSnews @xellofuture

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School Counselors serve nearly 50 million K-12 students nationwide. This week we
celebrate them! #NSCW26
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How do school counselors amplify student success? Find out at
https://t.co/DEIBAtyJyb. #NSCW26 @ocps_official

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Do you know what #schoolcounselors really do? It’s a lot. This week we are celebrating their dedication to all students with a small token of appreciation. @OCPSnews #NSCW26

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National school counseling week highlights the unique contributions of school counselors within US schools and their tremendous impact on student success. Please thank your school counselor this week. @OCPSnews #NSCW26