Barbara Stock Nielsen (December 2, 1942 - September 3, 2024) was an American politician who served as South Carolina Superintendent of Education, from 1991 to 1999. She was a member of the Republican Party.
Barbara S. Nielsen | |
|---|---|
| South Carolina Superintendent of Education | |
| In office January 13, 1991 – January 9, 1999 | |
| Governor | Carroll Campbell David Beasley |
| Preceded by | Charlie G. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Inez Tenenbaum |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 2, 1942 |
| Died | September 3, 2024 |
| Political party | Republican |
Career
editNielsen was the first woman elected in South Carolina to serve as State Superintendent of Education[1] and the second woman elected to statewide office.[2][3] She served as the first Republican State Superintendent of Education.[4]
One of her significant contributions was the development of public charter schools.[5]
Nielsen passed away on September 3, 2024.[6]
Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order to have flags flown at half mast in her honor.[7]
References
edit- ^ Kenmore, Abraham (September 3, 2024). "Former SC education superintendent, first woman to hold that office, has died • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Barbara Stock Nielsen, Ed.D." SC Women In Leadership. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Nielsen, Barbara Stock". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "The Spunky Intellect: Dr. Barbara Stock Nielsen". Palmetto Promise Institute. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ reports, Staff (2024-09-04). "First woman S.C. Education Superintendent who later played role in public charter schools dies". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ Phillips, Patrick (2024-09-04). "Former S.C. Education Superintendent Dr. Barbara Nielsen dies". WRDW. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "An Executive Order" (PDF). South Carolina Office of the Governor Henry McMaster. October 31, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024.