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Sponsor Our ArticlesCHARLESTON, SC – It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Dr. Barbara Nielsen, the first female to ever be elected as South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education. Dr. Nielsen, who served two consecutive terms from 1991 to 1999, passed away on Tuesday. The news was confirmed by the incumbent State Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver.
Dr. Nielsen was a shining light in the field of education and her death has left many in a state of shock and grief. “Today, South Carolina has lost an education champion, and I have lost a dear friend and mentor,” Weaver said. “Barbara believed fiercely in the God-given potential of every student and dedicated her life to equipping them to reach it. She was tough but fair, and she never lost faith in the hope that a great education can bring.”
Governor Henry McMaster called Nielsen’s death “a profound loss” for the state and hailed her as “a true pioneer and an inspiration to many.” He said, “Her commitment to modernizing and reforming our education system transformed the lives of thousands upon thousands of our children. To honor her legacy, I will order the State House flags lowered to half-staff on the day of her funeral”
Even after her retirement, Dr. Nielsen never ceased her efforts in the advocacy for students and teachers alike. In 2023, she notably chaired the state’s 17-member Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, a panel dedicated to finding innovative ways to recruit and retain quality educators within the state.
During her tenure as superintendent, Nielsen campaigned for significant legislation on education reform. Most noteworthy among these were the state’s 1998 Education Accountability Act, the law that made possible the state’s first full-day kindergarten program, and legislation that paved the way for the establishment of charter schools in South Carolina.
Prior to her incumbent role as superintendent, Nielsen’s career in education spanned three decades as a teacher, an administrator, and an educational consultant. She held a doctorate degree in educational administration and planning and a master’s degree in guidance counseling from the University of Louisville, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton.
A multitude of accolades and tributes continue to pour in, reflecting the widespread respect and admiration she garnered over the years. “Her wit and wisdom will be greatly missed, but her shining legacy lives on forever in the lives of the students and the state she served,” Superintendent Weaver said.
Funeral arrangements were not immediately available on Tuesday evening. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dr. Nielsen’s family, friends, and the countless lives she touched during her lifetime. She will be sorely missed.
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