| 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 |
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.
Career
Nielsen was the first woman elected in South Carolina to serve as State Superintendent of Education and the second woman elected to statewide office. She served as the first Republican State Superintendent of Education.
One of her significant contributions was the development of public charter schools.
Nielsen died on September 3, 2024.
Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order to have flags flown at half mast in her honor.
References
- 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.
- Staff reports (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.