Mrs. Nicole Gardner is from Lancaster, SC. She graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education. In addition, Mrs. Gardner earned a Gifted and Talented endorsement from Converse College and an ESOL endorsement from USC. She began her teaching career in Colleton County, where she was awarded Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2002. In 2015, she was awarded Teacher of the Year for PTH and top five Honor Roll Teacher for KCSD.

Mrs. Gardner is married to Britt Gardner, Principal of The North Central Elementary. They have two active boys. The Gardner Family enjoys Clemson Football, camping, and late-night milkshakes from SONIC. 

Mrs. Gardner's best form of contact would be via email nicole.gardner@kcsdschools.net or 803-438-3241 ext. 2469