Counseling
WKES Counselors
Phone: 803-821-4564
Email: rarndt@lexington1.net
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. in Psychology, Columbia College, 2011
Ed.S., Counselor Education,
University of South Carolina, 2014
Mrs. Ruth Arndt
I have been a school counselor going on 12 years now, with all of them being here at WKES. I truly love coming to work each day and helping our students learn valuable life skills and to be the best they can be! I have been married to my husband, Matt, since June 2014. We have one little boy, Brody, who will be 8 at the end of October and going into 2nd grade this year, and one little girl, Blakelynn, who turned one in May. They keep our lives busy and our hearts full. We also have one dog, Blizzard, who will be 15 this year. In my spare time, I enjoy creating shirts, tumblers, and earrings, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. I look forward to working with you and your family this school year! Please don’t hesitate to reach out for anything!
ASCA - American School Counselor Association
PSSCA - Palmetto State School Counselor Association
Mrs. Arndt’s Virtual Office Site
Phone: 803-821-4547
Email: jehelms@lexington1.net
Degrees and Certifications:
B.A in Psychology, University of South Carolina
Ed.S in Counselor Education, University of South Carolina, 2025
Ms. Jasmine Helms
Hello! I am the new school counselor here at WKES. This is my first year as a school counselor, and I am so excited to be joining the WKES family!
I am very close with my family, especially my parents and my younger brother. I love going to visit them and spending time with them as often as I can. I also have a cat, Annie, who is 10 and has a very sassy personality.
When I am not at school I enjoy cooking/baking, going for walks, shopping, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends!
I am looking forward to working with you and your family this year and to becoming apart of the WKES family! Please reach out to me if you need anything!