Sade Delesia Nacheyle Nelson, 37, who was named 2025 Teacher of the Year at St. John’s High School, has been placed on administrative leave following an alleged violent confrontation with her child’s father during a custody exchange.
The incident reportedly occurred on October 18 in a Walmart parking lot, where witnesses say Nelson confronted her child’s father and his girlfriend. Police reports allege that after a verbal dispute escalated, Nelson attempted to strike him with her car. Surveillance footage is said to show Nelson driving directly toward him.
Authorities reported that the father opened the passenger door of Nelson’s car to pick up their son when she allegedly began punching him, causing him to fall. The father sustained minor injuries according to police. Nelson faces multiple charges, including third-degree assault and battery, domestic violence of a high aggravated nature, and unlawfully placing a child at risk of harm or willfully abandoning a child.
In a statement to police, Nelson claimed that her child’s father attacked her and their son first. She said she had approached his car to photograph the license plate when he allegedly knocked her to the ground. Witnesses reportedly intervened before the altercation escalated further. Nelson later left the scene with her son and told authorities that a friend had offered to speak on her behalf.
Charleston County School District spokesperson Andy Pruitt confirmed that Nelson has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues. He said, “Because this is a personnel matter and an active investigation, the district cannot provide any additional details at this time.”
The case has drawn significant attention due to Nelson’s recognition as Teacher of the Year, raising questions about the pressures and personal challenges faced by educators, and the impact of personal disputes on public figures. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and no further updates have been released.
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