Gerald Sherratt | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 6, 1931 Cedar City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 2016 (aged 84) Cedar City, Utah, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Southern Utah University |
| Occupation(s) | Cedar City mayor and Southern Utah University president |
Gerald R. Sherratt (November 6, 1931 – July 8, 2016) was the mayor of Cedar City, Utah, and the president of Southern Utah University.
Early life
Gerald R. Sherratt was born on November 6, 1931, in Cedar City, Utah. Graduating from Branch Agricultural College (which would later become Southern Utah University) in 1951, Sherratt later received a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in educational administration from Utah State University.[1]
Career
Sherratt spent 16 years as the president of the Cedar City School from 1982 to 1997. Under his tutelage, enrollment increased from 1,800 in 1982 to 5,500 students in 1997.[1]
Mayor of Cedar City
At the age of 70, Sherratt was elected to mayor of Cedar City in 2001.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Former Cedar City mayor, SUU President Gerald Sherratt dies". Deseret News. 9 July 2016.
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