Gerard Robinson

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]

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 Robinson (1966-09-24) September 24, 1966 (age 58) 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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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]