Sharon Baxter became the school counselor at D.A. Smith Middle School in 2017.  Ms. Baxter has been an educator for 28 years. Before becoming a school counselor, Ms. Baxter taught elementary school for 22 years.   She resides in Dothan and is a graduate of Northview High School. She obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Troy University in Troy, Alabama.  She also has a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and Psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys serving in her church and community.