Barbara S. Nielsen
American politician (1942–2024)
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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.
GovernorCarroll Campbell
David Beasley
David Beasley
Preceded byCharlie G. Williams
Succeeded byInez Tenenbaum
BornDecember 2, 1942
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 (aged 81) |
| Party | Republican |
Career
Nielsen 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 died on September 3, 2024.[6]
Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order to have flags flown at half mast in her honor.[7]