Ellen Weaver | |
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| South Carolina Superintendent of Education | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Governor | Henry McMaster |
| Preceded by | Molly Spearman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 26, 1979 South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Bob Jones University (BA, MS) |
Ellen Weaver (born March 26, 1979)[1] is a Republican politician and former conservative think-tank leader[2] who has served as South Carolina Superintendent of Education since January 11, 2023. She defeated Democratic candidate and current school activities director Lisa Ellis in the general election in November 2022. She is the former president and CEO of the Palmetto Promise Institute, a conservative think tank in South Carolina which supports public funding of private schools.[3] Weaver has focused her tenure as Superintendent on literacy, education freedom, and parental empowerment.
- ^ Kinnard, Meg (January 10, 2022). "Republican's $125,000 Sets Early Record in SC Education Race". Associated Press. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ Stanford, Libby (2022-10-14). "K-12 Insider or Conservative Advocate? Stark Choice in One State Superintendent's Race". Education Week. ISSN 0277-4232. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "School Choice". Palmetto Promise Institute. Retrieved 2024-01-03.