2 longtime educators compete in Democratic primary for SC superintendent

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 1,330

Last Updated: 6 days, 9 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — Two longtime educators are leaning on their experience as the reason voters should choose them as the Democratic nominee for state superintendent.

Lisa Ellis, a 50-year-old student activities director living in Blythewood, said her primary focus is how to keep teachers in the classroom. Sylvia Wright, a 45-year-old who most recently worked as a district coordinator for Dorchester 4, said she would push for preschool for all 4-year-olds, regardless of income status.

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