Earlsboro Public Schools

Crystal Simonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate with a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where she also completed additional graduate-level training in Community Counseling, and a Bachelor’s degree in Family Life Education/Child Development from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has nearly 20 years of experience serving children, families, and communities in roles ranging from early childhood teacher to mental health provider. Her career also includes leadership positions as a Community Coordinator for United Way of Pottawatomie County, where she implemented multiple grant-funded programs through Smart Start Oklahoma, and as a Special Programs Coordinator at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she strengthened community outreach and family support initiatives. At Earlsboro Public Schools, Crystal supports students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being by
providing individual and group services, collaborating with families and teachers, and helping students navigate challenges that impact learning and development. A proud graduate of Bethel High School and lifelong Pottawatomie County resident, she is passionate about equipping students with the tools they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Fun Facts:

Her dream vacation would bbe to go on a relaxing trip by the ocean.
Her favorite quote is “Sometimes the light in you frustrate the demons in others.” – Michael Bonner