In 1988, Nedergaard enrolled at a high school in Hobro, Denmark specializing in math and social sciences.
[1] After graduating in 1997, Nedergaard started her career as a program director for the European branch of the International Education Centre.
[1] Throughout Nedergaard's political career, she was a spokesperson for various topics including information technology, education and food.
[2] During her position as education minister, Nedergaard proposed for Danish high schools to teach Chinese as another language.
[3] On March 8, 2011, Nedergaard left her position as education minister after the resignation of Birthe Roenn Hornbech due to personal matters.