Gerard Robinson

Gerard Robinson
24th Education Commissioner of Florida
In office
June 21, 2011 – August 31, 2012
Governor Rick Scott
Preceded by Eric J. Smith
Succeeded by Tony Bennett
14th Virginia Secretary of Education
In office
January 16, 2010 – June 21, 2011
Governor Bob McDonnell
Preceded by Thomas R. Morris
Succeeded by Laura Fornash
Personal details
Born Gerard Tousand Robinson
(1966-09-24) September 24, 1966
Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Kimberly
Alma mater Howard University (B.A.)
Harvard University (M.Ed.)
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Gerard Tousand Robinson (born September 24, 1966) is a school choice proponent and former president of the Black Alliance for Educational Options in the U.S. He was selected to be Virginia Secretary of Education for Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell in 2010.[1][2][3]

Robinson received 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. 1 2 "Kaye Kory's Richmond Report". fcnp.com. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2017.


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