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Thurman W. Robins Ed.D.
Thurman W. Robins is author of three books Swimming Against The Odds, Shimmy To Gold, and Requiem For A Classic. He was an educator, administrator and coach for more than forty years. He worked in ...view moreThurman W. Robins is author of three books Swimming Against The Odds, Shimmy To Gold, and Requiem For A Classic. He was an educator, administrator and coach for more than forty years. He worked in the public schools of Houston for 13 years, was a Teaching Fellow at University of Houston for two years, and spent the last 33 years as a professor/administrator for Texas Southern University (TSU). He also found time to administer youth sports programs for the City of Houston Parks and Recreation department, TSU, and Harris County Pct. 1.
Robins has been inducted into four Hall of Fames: Southern University HOF, Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association HOF, Texas Black Sports HOF, and TSU College of Education HOF. He has also been the recipient of numerous honors and awards.
Dr. Robins is a native Houstonian, who participated in various sports throughout his early life. He earned three degrees: B.S. Southern University, M.S. Texas Southern University, and Ed. D. University of Houston. His love for elite competition coupled with academic achievement was the foundation for his career as an educator. He is married to Doris Rodgers Robins and has three daughters, Emma Robins Turner, Thelma Robins Welch, and Kelley Robins Hicks.view less
Books by Thurman W. Robins Ed.D.
Aspire, Act, Achieve Lone Star Splash: From the Past Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings