Ellen Chagnon has been with the Dover-Sherborn Regional Schools since 2002, serving as a guidance counselor at the middle school. She received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. She has a Masters of Arts degree in Education with a focus in Counseling Psychology. Mrs. Chagnon completed coursework through Boston University to obtain administrative licensure in 2007. Mrs. Chagnon has started a new chapter in her counseling career and is the Director of Guidance for the region, grades 6-12.

DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE: Ellen Chagnon - Grades 6-12
chagnone@doversherborn.org
508-785-1730 Ext. 8617

Beth Hecker received her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and her master's degree from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Beth joined the Dover-Sherborn guidance team in 2004 after serving as a school counselor in Stoneham, Massachusetts for twelve years. In addition to the day to day responsibilities, Beth coordinates the standardized testing programs for the PSAT and the SAT at Dover-Sherborn, serves on the high school's Technology Committee, coordinates information for State Scholarships (Stanley Koplik Certificate of Mastery), and coordinates the generic scholarship information that is posted on Naviance for students' review. 

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Beth Hecker - Grades 9-12
heckerb@doversherborn.org
508-785-1730 Ext. 8619

Tim O’Mara joined the guidance team in August, 2017.  Mr. O'Mara is a two time graduate Providence College graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in School Counseling.  Before becoming part of the DS Guidance team, Tim has experience as a college admission counselor as well as a school counselor.  Tim works as a Class Advisor for the Class of 2022.  

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Timothy O'Mara - Grades 9-12
o'marat@doversherborn.org
508-785-1730 Ext. 8631

Carol Spezzano joined the guidance team in February, 2008. Carol is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a major in Psychology. She received her graduate degree in School Counseling from Bridgewater State College. Carol coordinates the Community Scholarship program for the Senior Awards Program. She serves as a member of SPAN, the Substance Prevention & Awareness Network and is a member of TEC's Higher Education Committee. 

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Carol Spezzano - Grades 9-12
spezzanoc@doversherborn.org
508-785-1730 Ext. 8620

Rob Williamson joined the guidance team in August, 2012. Following his graduation from Brown University in 2008, Mr. Williamson worked as a college admissions counselor for a number of years until enrolling in a graduate degree program at Boston University. Mr. Williamson graduated from BU with a Master's degree in School Counseling while interning in the Dover Sherborn High School guidance office as a part of his graduate course work. He comes to Dover-Sherborn with additional school counseling experience at Brookline High School. Rob works with the Peer Helping Program and serves as the military liaison for the high school. 

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Rob Williamson - Grades 9-12
williamsonr@doversherborn.org
508-785-1730 Ext. 8624

Kara McAuliffe joined Dover Sherborn in 2015. Kara received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Boston College. She holds a Master's of Social Work and is a licensed social worker. Kara has had experience working as a child and adolescent outpatient clinician, and she has been a school-based counselor since 2006. Kara supports students at both Dover Sherborn High School and Middle School. 

SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR: Kara McAuliffe - Grades 6-12
mcauliffek@doversherborn.org
508-785-1730

SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT COUNSELOR: Heidi Loando - Grades 6-12
loandoh@doversherborn.org
508-785-8149 Ext. 8696

Counselor Caseload 2022-2023