Background
McCoy, Gerald Leo was born on December 4, 1936 in Worthington, Minnesota, United States. Son of Lawrence Joseph and Mildred Alice (Burns) McCoy.
McCoy, Gerald Leo was born on December 4, 1936 in Worthington, Minnesota, United States. Son of Lawrence Joseph and Mildred Alice (Burns) McCoy.
Bachelor of Science, Mankato State University, 1960; Master of Education, University of Illinois, 1963; Doctor of Education, University of Minnesota, 1978.
Teacher English,, Springfield (Illinois) Schools, 1960-1963; from teacher English to principal, Burnsville (Minnesota) Schools, 1964-1973; assistant superintendent, Burnsville (Minnesota) Schools, 1974-1980; superintendent, Eden Prairie (Minnesota) Schools, since 1980. Policy board Center for Applied Research and Education Improvement, Minneapolis, 1990-1992. Board directors Minnesota Council for Quality, Minneapolis.
Member Fairview Ridges Planning Board, Burnsville, 1977-1980. Board directors Eden Prairie Foundation, 1980-1988. Trustee Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, Minnesota, 1987-2001.
Member Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, American Association School Administrators, Minnesota Association School Administrators (Minnesota Superintendent of Year award 1989), West Metro Association School Administrators (past president), Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce (president 1980-1988, Outstanding Service award 1987), Eden Prairie Rotary (president), Eden Prairie Lions (president), Optimists (Optimist of Year award Eden Prairie 1986), Minnesota Board Dentistry, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Louise Marie Budde, October 17, 1959. Children: Susan, Peggy, Mary, Paul.