Meet The Counselors

About Mrs. Barnett

Phone: 864-355-4404

I have known from an early age that I wanted to work with children. I graduated from Presbyterian College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Psychology. Several years later, I completed my Masters of Education degree from Clemson University in Elementary Counseling. In 2009, I earned my National Board Certification in School Counseling.

I taught fourth grade at Blythe for eight years before assuming the counselor position in 2003. This is my 29th year at Blythe! I love my role as a school counselor and feel fortunate to work at a school I love. I enjoy spending time with my husband, my seventeen-year-old daughter, and our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels named Ruby and Jessie.

About Ms. Palms

Phone: 864-355-4766

Email: hpalms@greenvillie.k12.sc.us

Growing up, I always knew I wanted to work with kids in some capacity. I graduated from Georgia State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Here I found an interest in school counseling and decided to pursue graduate school at Clemson University where I received my Masters of Education in School Counseling as well as my Educational Specialist Degree in School Counseling in 2023. During my time in school, I developed a passion for supporting students through any obstacles they may face. This will be my first year as a school counselor and I am very excited to start my journey at Blythe!

I was born in Michigan but moved to Georgia when I was in kindergarten. While in graduate school, I fell in love with the Greenville area and am happy I've had the opportunity to work here. I am the youngest of two older brothers and have a beautiful two-year-old niece. I am also a dog mom to a golden doodle named Millie.

Mission of the Department

Our mission is to provide all students with knowledge of normal growth and development, to promote positive mental health, and to assist them in acquiring and using life skills.