Meet the BRMS School Counseling Department!

Cindy Batson - School Counseling Clerk  

864-355-1903

cybatson@greenville.k12.sc.us 

Education

North Greenville University- A. A.

Furman University- B. A. in Religion

I have worked at Blue Ridge Middle School since 2011. I'm a graduate of North Greenville and Furman University. I'm married and have two sons: Brandon and his wife Rachel who live in New York and Brett who lives in North Carolina. I love being a part of the BRMS School Counseling team and the Blue Ridge Middle School family!

Sarah Serpe - Student Support Clerk  

864-355-1957

sserpe@greenville.k12.sc.us 

Education

Olivet Nazarene University- B. S. in Environmental Science

Hi! Last year was my first at Blue Ridge Middle School and I'm excited to be continuing another year here! I grew up in Houston, TX before moving to the Chicagoland area for college. My husband Eric and I moved to Greenville, SC in April 2024 with our puppy, Dorado and have been enjoying life in the Upstate. I love not just being a part of the Blue Ridge Middle School team, but the community as a whole! 

Allyson Kilgore- 8th Grade School Counselor 

864-355-1961

ankilgore@greenville.k12.sc.us​ 

Education

Kent State University- B. S. in Human Development and Family Studies  

Cleveland State University- M. Ed. in School Counseling     

Missouri Baptist University- M. A. in Higher Education Leadership

Hello, I am so happy you are here! My name is Ally Kilgore and this is my 5th year at Blue Ridge Middle School. I am married and have two little boys, Henry (3) and Brooks (1). My husband and I relocated to South Carolina from Northeast Ohio in 2020 and we love it here. I am looking forward to meeting all of you!

Brittany Shepard - 7th Grade School Counselor 

864-355-1904

Education

University of New Hampshire - B.S. Psychology

Liberty University - M. Ed School Counseling

Hello! My name is Brittany Shepard--  I just graduated from Liberty University with an M.Ed. in School Counseling. I moved to Greenville from Keene, New Hampshire in 2020 with my husband and our daughter, Brinley (6). I have over 15 years of experience in education, but it was during my time as the School Clerk at Woodmont High School that I discovered my passion for School Counseling. I truly love helping students navigate the complexities of school and supporting their social, emotional, and academic development. I look forward to beginning this journey as a School Counselor with the BRMS community!

Sara Broome - 6th Grade School Counselor 

864-355-1913

sbroome@greenville.k12.sc.us​

Education

Clemson University- B. A. Elementary Education

Clemson University- M. Ed. Guidance and Counseling +30

Hi there! I taught in Dorchester 2 for three years before moving to Greenville County. I taught various subjects at Sevier Middle for two years before transferring to Blue Ridge Middle to teach literature for ten years. I have been a school counselor at Blue Ridge Middle since 2004. I am married and have three children: Brittany, Rachel, and Barrett.

Beverly Wilbanks - School Counselor / Career Development Facilitator / 504 Coordinator

864-355-1994

bewilban@greenville.k12.sc.us 

Education:

Reinhardt College A. A. 

Kennesaw State University- B. S. in Finance & Accounting  

Missouri Baptist University- M. Ed. in School Counseling

I worked for seven years in banking and then spent 16 years as a stay-at-home Mom before coming to work for Greenville County Schools. I grew up in Canton, GA and lived in New Orleans, LA and Osyka, MS before moving to Greenville County in 1999. I have been the Career Development Facilitator at Blue Ridge Middle School since 2006 and added the title of school counselor in 2021. My husband Pete and I have four children: Kaitlin, Nathaniel, Jacob, and Lauren.  

Nicole Mitchell - Mental Health Counselor

864-355-1976

npmitchell@greenville.k12.sc.us 

Education

Eastern Connecticut State University- B. S. in Business Administration, Management

University of South Carolina- Ed.S. in Counselor Education, School Counseling       

Hello, I am so happy you are here! My name is Nicole Mitchell, and this is my first year at Blue Ridge Middle School. I recently transitioned from elementary to middle school counseling, and I’m so excited to support our students in this new chapter. I’m originally from Connecticut but have called South Carolina home for several years now. I’m a proud mom to a sweet 9-year-old daughter, Savannah, and I love spending time with my family. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and having a great year together!