Kizzi Gibson

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Kizzi Gibson

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 14, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Claflin University, 2003

Graduate

Columbia College, 2005

Ph.D

Northcentral University, 2016

Personal

Religion

Evangelical Christian

Profession

Teacher educator

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Kizzi Gibson (Republican Party) ran for election for South Carolina Superintendent of Education. She lost in the Republican primary on June 14, 2022.

Gibson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Kizzi Staley Gibson earned a bachelor's degree from Claflin University in 2003. She earned a graduate degree from Columbia College in 2005. She earned a Ph.D. from Northcentral University in 2016. Her career experience includes working as an educator.

Elections

2022

See also: South Carolina Superintendent of Education election, 2022

General election

General election for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Ellen Weaver defeated Lisa Ellis and Patricia Mickel in the general election for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ellen Weaver (R)	55.5	937,493
		Lisa Ellis (D / Alliance Party)	42.8	722,013
	Submit photo	Patricia Mickel (G)	1.6	27,468
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,744

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,688,718
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Ellen Weaver defeated Kathy Maness in the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ellen Weaver	63.9	111,643
	Submit photo	Kathy Maness	36.1	63,080

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 174,723
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Lisa Ellis defeated Gary Burgess and Jerry Govan Jr. in the Democratic primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa Ellis	50.1	87,529
		Gary Burgess	31.2	54,464
		Jerry Govan Jr.	18.7	32,665

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 174,658
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Kathy Maness	30.6	103,608
✔		Ellen Weaver	23.3	79,077
	Submit photo	Travis Bedson	13.9	47,241
	Submit photo	Bryan Chapman	12.5	42,498
		Kizzi Gibson	11.1	37,743
		Lynda Leventis-Wells	8.5	28,755

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 338,922
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Cindy Bohn Coats (R)
• Sheri Few (R)

Alliance Party convention

Alliance Party convention for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Lisa Ellis advanced from the Alliance Party convention for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Lisa Ellis (Alliance Party)

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Green convention

Green convention for South Carolina Superintendent of Education

Patricia Mickel advanced from the Green convention for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on May 7, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Patricia Mickel (G)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kizzi Gibson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gibson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dr. Kizzi Staley Gibson grew up in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. She earned a B.A. in Art Education from Claflin University, a Master's degree in Education from Columbia College, and a Doctorate of Education from Northcentral University. Dr. Gibson is an educator, public servant, and community leader who currently resides in Lexington, SC. She has been an educator for over 18 years and has served in many leadership roles within her 18 year career. She is an active member of the Lexington county Republican Party and the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women. She a member of a local church and serves actively in church ministry. She is married to Jerry Gibson and they are raising two teenagers in Lexington county SC.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• As a parent I believe that parental involvement is the number one determining factor in the educational success of students. Protecting the rights and liberties of parents, students and educators must be in the forefront as we work towards providing every child the opportunity to soar at the school of their choice!
• As an educator I understand that a one-size fits all approach has and will never be the best way to catapult the students in our state to greatness. We must begin to see each child as unique and provide each child the opportunity to learn in the best environment for them to thrive!
• I believe the path to becoming a productive citizen must include a strong foundation in reading and writing skills, numeracy creativity, and character building! ​I firmly believe children are a gift from God to be protected, educated, and encouraged by teachers who possess the uniquely endowed talent of teaching and educating children effectively.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about educational choice, fiscal responsibility, and transparency.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I admire my parents who are retired educators and administrators. As Christians they have led by example the path of servant leaders. It is my goal to also impact my community and be a positive difference maker as they have been!

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Servant-Leader

Collaborative
Passionate
Resolute
Creative
Hardworking
Flexible
Dependable
Authentic
Ethical
Innovative
Focused
Life Long Learner

Inspiring

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

September 11, 2001
I was 20 years old and studying to become a teacher at Claflin University.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a student mentor and summer arts teacher. I served in this position for 3 summers while in college to become a certified highly qualified teacher in South Carolina.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible is my favorite collective book. It is my favorite collection of books because its contents serve as a moral guide and a framework for leading as a servant.

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