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Mr. Gerds was born and raised in Ocala, Florida. He is married to a fellow educator and has two children who attend Grace Christian School. Mr. Gerds graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in History and a minor in Secondary Education. He then received his master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Scranton.

Mr. Gerds is entering his 17th year in education, and has served as a teacher, district level curriculum specialist, assistant principal, elementary principal, and high school principal. The 2021–2022 school year was his first year as Head of School at Grace Christian School.

Mr. Gerds states, “Having the opportunity to serve as the Head of School at Grace Christian School is truly a blessing. This school has my family’s heart, and I am extremely passionate about the mission and vision of the school and will dedicate myself as we work to sustain a culture of academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment.”