Academic Counselors
Counseling Resources
Meet the Counselors!
7th Grade Counselor
Chantel Sharp
Hi DMS Families and Students!
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I’m so excited to be entering my fifth year at Davidson and fifth year as a School Counselor. This year, I will be supporting our 7th Grade Cougars with academic success, social-emotional growth, and navigating the middle school years.
I grew up in Lincoln, California, before earning my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, and my Master of Arts in Counseling from Brandman University.
Outside of school, I love staying active—a habit from my years playing competitive soccer and basketball—and spending quality time with my family, friends, and my dog, Sadie.
I look forward to partnering with you all for a fantastic year ahead. Go Cougars!
8th Grade Counselor
Caitlin Wong
Hi Everyone!
I’m excited to be back at Davidson as the 8th grade counselor and to continue working with many of the students I had the opportunity to support last year. I’m passionate about supporting students as they navigate the academic, social, and emotional challenges of middle school, and I value building strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
This is my 19th year in education, and I’ve had the opportunity to work with students across a variety of grade levels and settings throughout my career. I grew up in San Francisco and now live in San Rafael with my husband, our 6th grader and 3rd grader, and our pets. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, arts and crafts, and spending time with family and friends.
I’m looking forward to another great year and to supporting our 8th grade students as they grow, thrive, and make the most of their final year at Davidson!
6th Grade Counselor
Suzy Murray
Hello Cougars!
I am happy to begin my 3rd year at Davidson. I am thrilled to be working with a new group of students as they enter their 1st year at DMS. There will be many opportunities for me to work with the 6th graders over the next three years, and I am looking forward to getting to know them. Students meet with me for a variety of reasons including academic achievement, regular individual support and when social or emotional needs arise.
When I’m not at work I can be found hanging out with my wife, our two kids and our little doggie. I grew up in New York State and moved to California 20 years ago. Due to this, we love to spend our time exploring the many things California has to offer and enjoying the amazing weather!
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) are structured lessons that help students develop skills for handling emotions, relationships, decision-making, and the everyday challenges of adolescence. In addition, topics are covered that pertain specifically to student skills, citizenship and equity.
Please review the SEL Link for topics covered (current and past).
How Social Emotional Learning Helps Prevent Bullying-English
How Social Emotional Learning Helps Prevent Bullying- Spanish
2025 Social Emotional Learning Parent Presentation
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 at all district-owned building entrances
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Ongoing district support with policies
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More information available at Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE)
PARENT EDUCATION
SRCS Mental Health and Wellness Parent Resource Page
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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
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
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 before 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.