Gerard Robinson

Gerard Robinson (born September 24, 1966) is a former Secretary of Education in Virginia and Florida Education Commissioner. He is a school choice proponent and former president of the Black Alliance for Educational Options. He was selected to be Virginia Secretary of Education for Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell in 2010.[1][2][3]

Gerard Robinson
24th Education Commissioner of Florida
In office
June 21, 2011  August 31, 2012
GovernorRick Scott
Preceded byEric J. Smith
Succeeded byTony Bennett
14th Virginia Secretary of Education
In office
January 16, 2010  June 21, 2011
GovernorBob McDonnell
Preceded byThomas R. Morris
Succeeded byLaura Fornash
Personal details
Born
Gerard Robinson

(1966-09-24) September 24, 1966
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Kimberly
Alma materEl Camino College (AA)
Howard University (BA)
Harvard University (MEd)
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Robinson received an AA from El Camino College,[4] a BA from Howard University and a master's degree in education from Harvard University. [3]

References

  1. "McDonnell to name Education Secretary". hamptonroads.com. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  2. "Choice Education Chiefs". wsj.com. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  3. "Kaye Kory's Richmond Report". fcnp.com. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  4. "Ballotpedia".


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