Gerard Robinson | |
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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 Robinson September 24,1966 Lake Charles,Louisiana,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kimberly |
Alma mater | El Camino College (AA) Howard University (BA) Harvard University (MEd) |
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Gerard Robinson (born September 24,1966) is a former Virginia secretary of education 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]
Robinson received an associate's degree from El Camino College, [4] a bachelor's degree from Howard University and a master's degree in education from Harvard University. [3]