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“Perceptions of Writing Skills From Undergraduate Students at HBCUs”
Doctoral Dissertation Defense by
Stanley B. Lemons, Ed.D. (Candidate)

February 28, 2025
1:00 p.m. CDT
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

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Texas Southern University
College of Education Faculty Members

Dissertation Committee:

  • Dr. Jacqueline D. Smith, Dissertation Committee Chair
  • Dr. Reginald L. Todd, Dissertation Committee Member
  • Dr. Shannon Verrett, Dissertation Committee Member
  • Dr. Toya Conston, Dissertation Committee Member and Clinical Associate Professor, University of Houston

Who is Stanley B. Lemons?

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Jacoby Kyler

Texas Southern University (TSU) Undergraduate Student

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Mr. Lemons effectively broke down how to actually write essays in a way that years of school couldn’t provide. His method of teaching was really detailed. He helps you to understand how you might approach writing essays, and what you should be doing while writing them.

Graduate of Worthing Early College High School
Houston, TX

Presentation to the Houston Mayor and City Council

March 12, 2023

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Read Stan's blog: It's Much More Than a Book.

Speaker at Houston Community College

March 28, 2023

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