Melissa Best
Academic Counselor
10th-12th
Last Names Beginning with P-Z
(918) 833-9642

Welcome to my webpage...

I am very pleased to be at Memorial High School as one of the Academic Counselors.  Although I may be new to many students and parents, I was the substitute Junior Counselor 2003-2004 when Jill Lee was on medical leave.  Both of my children received a fabulous educational foundation at Memorial and graduated in the Classes of 2000 and 2004.  I am very pleased to be back with the Memorial family.  I strongly support our vision statement, "College and Career readiness is not a dream...it's a plan!"  Every student who graduates should have a plan for their post high school education, whether it is a two-year Associate's Degree, a certification for a technical career from a Technology Center, or a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university. 

I have a Bachelor's Degree in English/French literature from the University of Arkansas and a Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma.  I have participated in two National Association of College Advising Counselors (NACAC) annual conferences, an AP National conference, many colleges visits, and a variety of other professional development. My greatest joy in counseling is helping students prepare for attaining their goals and aspirations.  Education is a life long process, and guiding students on their road to success is a vital part of my own educational journey.

Please contact me at bestme@tulsaschools.org if you have any questions or concerns.