Molly Spearman

Molly Mitchell Spearman (born January 23, 1954) is a teacher and politician serving as the South Carolina Superintendent of Education. She took office in 2015 and her current term is scheduled to end in 2023. She is a Republican.[1][2]

Molly Spearman
South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Incumbent
Assumed office January 14, 2015
Governor	Nikki Haley Henry McMaster
Preceded by	Mick Zais
Personal details
Born	January 23, 1954 Prosperity, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (Before 1995) Republican (1995–present)
Education	Lander University (BA) George Washington University (MA) University of South Carolina (EdS)

She grew up on her family's farm in Saluda County, South Carolina. She received a B.A. in music education from Lander University, has a master's degree in education supervision from George Washington University, and an education specialist degree from the University of South Carolina.[3]

She taught music at public schools, served four terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives, and was Deputy Superintendent of Education before being elected Superintendent of Education in November 2014.[3]

According to her biography on the state's website, she plays organ at her church.[4]

In 2020, she worked to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic including addressing issues related to online learning and how to reopen schools safely.[5][6]

References

1. "Molly Mitchell Spearman". Ballotpedia.
2. "Molly Spearman's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
3. "College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences | Honorable Molly Spearman". clemson.edu.
4. "Bio". ed.sc.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
5. Phillips, Patrick. "S.C. students could be split up when new school year begins, superintendent suggests". wistv.com.
6. "WIS TODAY: Superintendent Molly Spearman discusses SC plans for remainder of school year". wistv.com.

External links

• Molly Spearman website