Danyele Gardner, 35, of Lexington SC, is proud to represent the beautiful
Palmetto State. Danyele and husband, Jonathan D. Gardner, have two sons, Jon David (7) and Jonah Dylan (2).  She earned a bachelors degree fromColumbia College where she majored in Early Childhood Education. Danyele is a registered dental hygienist, model, and is the founder and owner of the South Carolina Dance Company, LLC, which is located in Lexington.  Her studio has been voted 'the best dance studio of the Midlands' by The State has also created a dance fitness program called "Boomba" that she teaches at Gold's Fitness Gym in her hometown.

Danyele is currently in the final stages of establishing a non-profit organization called 'Brandon's Beat.'  This charity raises money to fund dance tuition and other dance related opportunities for under-privileged children or children with disabilities in her community. As a survivor of a drunk driving accident, Danyele promotes the dangers of drinking and driving with the support of Mothers against drunk driving, MADD, one of the most widely supported and well-like non-profit organizations in America.

Although Danyele is immersed in several projects, she ultimately strives to be a Godly wife, a baseball-mom, soccer-mom, basketball-mom, and a fun-loving friend to everyone throughout her life. Danyele believes that, "life is about knowing when to put aside the work we create, so that we don't miss out on the precious moments with our family, children, and friends."