Counseling and Guidance
Counseling Department
Margaret Sharp - Students with last names A-G - 10th-12th grades
Hi! I have been an educator in Baldwin County since 2008 and school counselor at Daphne High School since 2017. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Journalism from Troy University and Master's degrees in Elementary Education and School Counseling from the University of South Alabama. Prior to entering the education field, I worked in public relations and event planning for the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Campus Card Users. My husband and I have an amazing daughter, an energetic dog, and a perfect cat named Sparkles. I am excited to work with each of you!
James Taylor - Students with last names H-O - 10th-12th grades
Shea Maurin - Students with last names P-Z - 10th-12th grades
I am Shea Maurin and am excited to return to Daphne High School! I am transitioning from 28 years in the classroom to serving as the “P-Z” school counselor. I taught in private school before teaching Spanish at Daphne from 2000-2005! I have spent the last 18 years teaching at Foley High School. My husband and I have three children and enjoy traveling from college football games to watch our son perform in the marching band, to college softball games to watch our older daughter play and look forward to watching the youngest play volleyball in the fall at a new school! I am excited about this new chapter and look forward to returning to where it started in Baldwin County! Go Trojans!
Coryn Ebert - 9th/FX Counselor
Hello! This year marks my 9th year as a school counselor in Baldwin County and first year at Daphne High School. I am so excited to be here! I spent 2 years at Foley High School and the last 5 years at Foley Middle School as the 8th grade counselor. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in School Counseling, both from Auburn University. I also have an Educational Specialist degree in School Counseling from Jacksonville State University. I am married to my husband Jordan, who is a teacher and the head baseball coach at Foley High School, and we have a precious daughter named Kash. We live on a horse farm in Fairhope and that is where you will find me in my free time.
Laura Sasser - DHS Social Worker
Hello! My name is Laura Sasser, LMSW. I am excited to be the school social worker this year!! I received my Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Children and Families from the University of Alabama in 2006. I have been working in the social work field since 2003 in the Montgomery and Baldwin County areas. My husband and I have been married for 17 years and have three children (Maggie, Jake, and Sarah Kate) and a fur baby. In my free time, I enjoy ancestry, baseball, and spending time with my children!
Sara Littleton - College and Career Coach
Hi! I’m Sara Grace Littleton, a new career coach at Daphne High School! I am excited to start my sixth year in education as a Daphne Trojan! I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama where I majored in communication with a concentration in public relations and minored in general business. As a career coach, I will help students determine their post-secondary plans and set goals to achieve them. I’ll also work with industries in our community to provide career exploration opportunities for students, as well as valuable work experience through jobs and internships. My husband, Brian, and I have been married for two years and love traveling and getting outdoors! I am thrilled to join the Daphne family!
Gavin McNellage - College and Career Coach
My name is Gavin McNellage and I am excited to be a part of DHS this year! I am a graduate of the University of Mobile and have previously worked in industry as a Distribution Supervisor. I look forward to working with the students at DHS by offering college and career guidance to help them reach their full potential. Go Trojans!