| Gerard Robinson | |
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| 24th Education Commissioner of Florida | |
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In office June 21, 2011 – August 31, 2012 |
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| Governor | Rick Scott |
| Preceded by | Eric J. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Tony Bennett |
| 14th Virginia Secretary of Education | |
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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.