Academic Counselors
Counseling Resources
Meet the Counselors
6th Grade Counselor
Chantel Sharp
Hi DMS!
I hope you are excited for the 25/26 school year! This is my fourth year at Davidson and fourth year as a School Counselor. I grew up in Lincoln, CA and graduated from The University of Nevada, Reno with my Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. I also received a Master of Arts in Counseling from Brandman University.
I grew up very active playing competitive soccer and basketball and love to still be active! In my free time, I am always with family and friends as well as my two dogs- Cooper and Sadie.
I look forward to working together! Go Cougars!
7th Grade Counselor
Caitlin Wong
Hello!
I’m excited to be a part of the Davidson community this year, marking my 18th year in education. Born and raised in San Francisco, I spent ten years as a high school English teacher in SFUSD before going back to school to pursue my passion for counseling. Eight years later, I still love the work I do, supporting students and families every day. I live in San Rafael with my husband and our two kids, and I spend a lot of my weekends on the soccer sidelines, cheering loudly and embracing my full soccer mom status. I look forward to working with you and our students this year!
8th Grade Counselor
Suzy Murray
Hi Cougars,
Bring on the 25-26 school year! This is my 2nd year at Davidson Middle School and my 11th year as a school counselor. I am excited to be working with the 8th graders this year!
I graduated from the State University of New York with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and have Masters degrees in Counseling and Student Affairs/Diversity. I come from a family of educators, so being in a school environmenrt just feels like home to me.
I live with my partner, our children and our little doggie, Luke. Our kids keep us pretty busy but when I get to do the things I am interested in- you’ll find me watching hockey, searching for the perfect fried chicken sandwich, and taking road trips.
Social Emotional Learning
Monthly SEL Resources available here
We will be using curriculum from Second Step whose goals are to help students gain confidence, set goals, make better decisions, collaborate with others in work and play, and navigate the world more effectively. This is done through scaffolded across grade level and divided into key units.
Monthly Theme & SEL Lesson
TUPE at DMS
Meeting dates will be posted soon!
Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Program: The purpose of the state-funded TUPE program is to reduce substance use by empowering students in grades 6-12 to make healthful decisions through preventative instruction, intervention, cessation programs, and activities through youth development. The TUPE program aims to provide services such as:
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Tobacco prevention education
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School-based events for teachers and students
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Tobacco and vaping education curriculum
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Student intervention support
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Tobacco-free policies
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Tobacco-free signage to all district-owned building entrances
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Ongoing district support with policies
More information available at MCOE MarinTUPE
PARENT EDUCATION
SRCS Mental Health and Wellness Parent Resource Page
Substance Abuse Prevention: A Parent's Guide with Bay Area Community Resources TUPE and Being Adept; November 2019
Examining Identity and Standing Up Against Bullying: A Workshop with the Anti-Defamation League; October 2019 (additional information about our Restorative Program)
Community Conversation: Mental Health and Student Wellness; September 2019
Kids and Anxiety: What You Can Do and When to Seek Professional Help; April 2019
Parenting in The Digital Age; March 2019 (additional information about managing screen time)
School Climate: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What YOU Can Do to Help; November 2018
A Caretaker's Guide to Navigating Adolescence; April 2018
ARE YOU APPLYING TO A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL NEXT YEAR?
Please read the directions carefully on the application packets you receive or download before submitting to DMS
- Have your student fill out a Private School Recommendation Form.
- Download the Application and Student Records Release Form from the private school you anticipate attending. Follow the directions given to you by the school.
- Completed all the necessary areas.
- Submit the completed Student Records Release Form to Ms. Perez in the Main Office a week in advance.
- The Student Record Release form must be signed by the parent. If the form is incomplete it will be returned to the student.
- Include an addressed stamped envelope to the school, Ms. Perez will mail the Student Record Release form and transcripts in the postage paid envelope you provide. If no envelope is provided the Student Records Release form will be returned to the student.
Counselors will be completing the Letters of Recommendation for your student. The request must be submitted no later than a week in advance of the due date.
¿Vas a aplicar a una secundaria privada para el próximo año?
Por favor lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones que se encuentran en los paquetes que recibió o que bajo del internet antes de entregar los documentos a DMS.
- Haga que su estudiante complete un formulario de recomendatión de escuela privada.
- Complete todas las áreas necesarias.
- Entregue la forma de liberación del registro del estudiante a la Sra. Perez en la oficina principal con una semana de anticipación.
- La forma de liberación del registro del estudiante debe estar firmada por padre o madre. Si la forma es entregada incompleta será retornada al estudiante.
- Incluya un sobre con estampilla y dirigido a la escuela, la Sra. Perez enviara por correo la liberación del registro del estudiante y la historia de calificaciones usando el sobre que usted proporcione. Si el estudiante no proporciona el sobre con la estampilla la forma será regresada al estudiante.
Los consejeros completarán las Cartas de recomendación para su estudiante. La solicitud debe presentarse a más tardar una semana antes de la fecha límite.
Para obtener ayuda en español, llame al 415-485-2400 X215
OUR VISION
The SRCS counseling community envisions a counseling program that respects personal identity, cultivates resilience, critical thinking, compassion and self-advocacy in all learners; promoting a successful transition for their future learning and careers as productive members of their school, local and global community.
Declaración sobre la Visión de Consejería de SRCS
El departamento de consejería de Las Escuelas de la Ciudad de San Rafael, visualiza un programa de consejería que respete la identidad personal, que cultive la resiliencia, el pensamiento crítico, la compasión y la defensa personal en todos los estudiantes. Un programa que promueva una transición exitosa para el aprendizaje futuro y para sus carreras como miembros productivos de sus escuelas, y comunidades local y global.