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 |
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Governor | Bob McDonnell |
Preceded by | Thomas R. Morris |
Succeeded by | Laura Fornash |
Personal details | |
Born |
Gerard Tousand Robinson 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.
Robinson received a BA from Howard University and a Masters in Education from Harvard University.