About the Counselors

Shannon Davis

Mrs. Davis is proud to serve as a School Counselor in Anna ISD, where she has dedicated 23 years of her career—19 of those as a school counselor. With 24 years of experience in education, she brings a deep commitment to supporting students’ academic, emotional, and social growth.
A lifelong Anna resident, Mrs. Davis is an Anna ISD graduate herself, having attended Anna schools from Kindergarten through high school. She holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from East Texas A&M University.
Outside of school, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Mrs. Davis is passionate about helping students discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and build a strong foundation for the future—all in the same district that helped shape her own educational journey. 

Dana Farmer

Mrs. Farmer is a dedicated School Counselor with over 14 years of experience in counseling and a total of 20 years in education. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University. Mrs. Farmer is passionate about building positive, lasting relationships with her students and their families, fostering a supportive and nurturing academic environment. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jay, their four daughters, and two granddaughters—with another granddaughter expected in December. 

Melissa Caffrey

Mrs. Caffrey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree from East Texas A&M and is currently pursuing her PhD there as well. She has been a counselor for six years and has proudly worked in education for over 15 years. Supporting students and families is one of her greatest joys, and she believes in creating a safe, encouraging space where growth can happen. When she’s not counseling, Mrs. Caffrey loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, enjoys life with her adult kiddos and grandchildren, and planning her next adventure.

Megan Franklin

Megen Franklin, LCSW-S, serves as a Mental Health Counselor for Anna ISD, where she is committed to supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of students across the district. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board-Approved Supervisor, Megen brings extensive experience in school-based mental health, trauma-informed care, and child and adolescent counseling.
Megen holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from University of Maryland, Baltimore and has dedicated her career to advocating for youth mental health in both educational and hospital settings. As a supervisor, she is also passionate about mentoring new professionals in the mental health field.
Outside of her work with Anna ISD, Megen enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, fitness and traveling.

Julie Northam

Julie Northam M.S., LPC-S serves as a Mental Health Counselor for Anna ISD. She earned her Master's Degree from Texas A&M-Commerce and has many years experience with clients of all ages in both the public and private sectors of counseling.