About Us

Danielle Gates holds her Master of Education degree in school counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She also received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Indiana University with a minor focus in Mental/Physical Wellness. Originally from Indiana, she followed alongside her military spouse, who was in the Marine Corps, and has lived in several states including Hawaii, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Danielle has three amazing children, along with two German Shepherds, who she loves to spend time with outside of work. She also enjoys reading, working out and traveling with her family!

Mrs. Clarke is a military spouse of a retired Army officer of twenty-four years.  She relocated to Lexington, SC twelve years ago by way of Fort Jackson. Mrs. Clarke is the 7th-grade school counselor at Beechwood Middle School and the group facilitator for Grace, Peace, and Sisterhood (GPS).  She holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a minor in Public Relations from Valdosta State University. She received her master’s degree in Education Leadership from Troy State University and her master’s degree in School Counseling from Capella University.  Mrs. Clarke is also a certified Career Development Facilitator. Mrs. Clarke began her career as a School Counselor in Lexington School District One seven years ago at River Bluff High School. She was a counselor at Lexington Middle School as well. Mrs. Clarke’s school extracurricular activities have included coaching cheer and step team and serving as a SC High School League Competition Cheerleading judge. She is also the founder of GPS. Mrs. Clarke and her husband have three wonderful kids, an amazing daughter-in-law, and a toy poodle named Jack Frost. Mrs. Clarke loves the water, and in her spare time, you will find her in a pool at a beach and spending quality time with her husband.

Kimberly Ann Gilbert, Ed.S, holds an Educational Specialist degree in counselor education, a master's in elementary school guidance, a master’s degree in educational administration and a bachelor's degree all from The University of South Carolina. She has worked as a school counselor since 2004 She was awarded the Superintendent’s "Gold Coin" for Outstanding Service to students with disabilities in her prior school 

district. Kimberly has two wonderful children attending Clemson University and an amazing Dog named Baxley.

Phone: (803) 821-5711

Email: KGilbert@lexington1.net