Events – Expanding College Opportunity

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2023 Events

EXPANDING COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY: The path to college for parents and students

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CST

Author, Speaker, and Trainer, Stanley B. Lemons, talks with parents and students about the educational path from middle and high school to college. Mr. Lemons will address important issues and considerations to keep in mind regarding the college admissions and financial aid process. If you’re looking for educational support and guidance during this time of uncertainty, register today for this timely and much-needed webinar.

Register here.

Past Events

September 16, 2014

Workshop and Book Signing
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: Suitland High School
5200 Silver Hill Rd.
Suitland, MD 20746
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for workshop at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

November 11, 2014
Workshop and Book Signing – Private Event
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: Brookwood High School
1225 Dogwood Road
Snellville, GA 30078
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

November 15, 2014
Workshop and Book Signing
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: The Microsoft Store at Lenox Mall (First Floor)
3393 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30326
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

November 18, 2014
Workshop and Book Signing
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: North Atlanta High School (Media Center)
4111 Northside Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30327
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

November 19, 2014
Workshop and Book Signing
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: Maynard Jackson High School
801 Glenwood Ave. S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30312
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

December 11, 2014
Workshop and Book Signing
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: Southwest Dekalb High School
2863 Kelley Chapel Road
Decatur, GA 30034
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

January 22, 2015
Workshop and Book Signing – Private Event
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: Dacula High School
123 Broad Street
Dacula, GA 30019
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the FREE Workshop at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

April 18, 2015
Online Presentation
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: Online Live Webinar
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Register for the presentation at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

April 28, 2015
Workshop and Book Signing
“Transitioning from Middle School to High School: How to pave your way to college”
Location: Barber Middle School
4222 Cantrell Road
Acworth, GA 30101
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

May 16, 2015
Online Presentation
“Prepare for College: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Processes”
Location: Online Live Webinar
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Register for the presentation at www.thesecrettowriting.com/classes.

June 16, 2015
Workshop and Book Signing
Project Grad Atlanta
Emory University
Decatur, GA
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

June 18, 2015
Workshop and Book Signing
Project Grad Atlanta
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m

August 18, 2015
“How to Write a Winning College Admissions Essay”
Henry W. Grady High School
929 Charles Allen Dr. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

August 20, 2015
“Preparing for College: the 9th inning”
D.M. Therrell High School
3099 Panther Trail SW
Atlanta, GA 30311
Time: 8:30 a.m.

August 21, 2015
“How to Write a Winning College Admissions Essay”
Henry W. Grady High School
929 Charles Allen Dr. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

August 24, 2015
Information Session: “Succeeding in College and Beyond”
Atlanta Technical College – Library
1560 Metropolitan Parkway S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310
Time: 1:00 p.m.

Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the event.

August 26, 2015
Information Session: “Succeeding in College and Beyond”
Atlanta Technical College – Library
1560 Metropolitan Parkway S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310
Time: 12:00 p.m.

Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the event.

September 19, 2015
Presentation and Book Signing
“Expanding College Opportunity”
Location: Greenville Avenue Church of Christ
1013 S. Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX 75081
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Continental Breakfast will be served.)
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Spread the word about this event. You can download information and send it to your family, friends, colleagues, etc. Parents and students (middle school and high school) are highly encouraged to attend:

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

September 27, 2015
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Kenyan American Community Church
771 Elberta Drive
Marietta, GA 30066
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

September 30, 2015
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Henry W. Grady High School – Murray Theater
929 Charles Allen Dr. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the presentation by clicking here.

Spread the word about this event. You can download information and send it to your family, friends, colleagues, etc.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

October 9, 2015
Winning in College: how to be successful inside and outside the classroom
Peach State LSAMP 10th Annual Symposium and Research Conference
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Time: 3:45 p.m.

October 14, 2015
Lunch & Learn/Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Snellville Middle School – Parent Instructional Classroom
3155 East Pate Road
Snellville, GA 30078
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Spread the word about this event. You can download information and send it to your family, friends, colleagues, etc.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

October 17, 2015
Guest Panelist
College Prep Series
Host: Ceasar Mitchell, President, Atlanta City Council
Location: Maynard H. Jackson High School
Atlanta, GA 30312
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

October 20, 2015
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Miller Grove Middle
2215 Miller Road
Decatur, GA 30035
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Spread the word about this event. You can download information about the event. Parents and students are highly encouraged to attend:

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

November 4,2015
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Pebblebrook High School
991 Old Alabama Road
Mableton, GA 30126
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

November 12, 2015
Information Session: “College Admissions and Financial Aid Night”
Alpharetta High School
3595 Webb Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the event.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

November 14, 2015
Junior Parent Breakfast
McEachern High School
2400 New Macland Rd.
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Time: 8:00 a.m.

Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the event.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

November 16, 2015
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: The Champion School
5265 Mimosa Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

November 17, 2015
Parent Teacher Student Association Meeting
Imhotep Academy
667 Fairborn Road SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

November 18, 2015
Presentation, Book Signing, and Principal’s Coffee
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Camp Creek Middle School
4345 Welcome All Road
College Park, GA 30349
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

November 18, 2015
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
1550 Hosea Williams Drive N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30317
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

November 19, 2015
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Forest Park High School
5452 Phillips Drive
Forest Park, GA 30297
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Spread the word about this event. You can download information and send it to your family, friends, and colleagues.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

November 20, 2015
Career Day
Sylvan Hills Middle School
1461 Sylvan Road, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

December 8, 2015
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Salem Middle School
5333 Salem Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the workshop by clicking here.

Spread the word about this event. You can download information and send it to your family, friends, and colleagues.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

December 16, 2015
8th grade to High School Transition
Woodland Middle School
2745 Stone Road
East Point, GA 30344
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

January 12, 2016
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: McConnell Middle School
550 Ozora Road
Loganville, GA 30052
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

March 29, 2016
Presentation and Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Hightower Trail Middle School
3905 Post Oak Tritt Rd.
Marietta, GA 30062
Time: 6:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST
Please purchase your copy of Expanding College Opportunity prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the workshop.
You may pre-register for the presentation by clicking here.

Spread the word about this event. Download information and send it to your family, friends, and colleagues:

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

April 11, 2016
Presentation & Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Ferris High School in the Library
3020 E. 37th Ave.
Spokane, WA 99223
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and student workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the presentation. You may pre-register for the presentation by clicking here.

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Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

April 12, 2016
Presentation & Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Shadle Park High School in the Auditorium
4327 N. Ash St.
Spokane, WA 99205
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PST
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and student workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the presentation. You may pre-register for the presentation by clicking here.

Spread the word about this event. Download information and send it to your family, friends, and colleagues:

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

April 13, 2016
Presentation & Book Signing
Expanding College Opportunity — Signature Presentation
Location: Lake City High School
6101 N. Ramsey Road
Coeur D’Alene, ID 83815
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PST
Please purchase your copy of the Expanding College Opportunity book and student workbook prior to the event. Author Stanley B. Lemons will sign your copy of the book after the presentation. You may pre-register for the presentation by clicking here.

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August 13, 2016
Keynote Speaker – Back to School & Community Empowerment Festival (Sponsored by St. Louis Public Schools and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis)
Chaifetz Arena
1 South Compton Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST

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Bio of Stanley B. Lemons
Expanding College Opportunity Sample Pages
Expanding College Opportunity Student Workbook Sample Pages

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

August 12, 2017
2017 College and Career Readiness Workshop & Fair
Location: Greenville Avenue Church of Christ
1013 S. Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX 75081
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

November 4, 2017
Dare To Stand: Educational & Legislative Workshop
Location: Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church
1233 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

November 6, 2017
Expanding College Opportunity Presentation
Location: Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School
2939 Saint Rita Dr.
Dallas, TX 75233
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

You may pre-register for the event here.

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Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

December 4, 2017
An Introduction to Expanding College Opportunity
Location: Faustina Academy
1621 West Grauwyler Rd.
Irving, TX 75061
Time: 1:15 p.m. -2:00 p.m.

May 26 2018
Amherst’s Impact On My Activism
Amherst College
Amherst, MA 01002
Time: 9:00 a.m.

February 20, 2018
Expanding College Opportunity Presentation
Location: Piedmont Global Academy (DISD)
7625 Hume Drive
Dallas, TX 75081
Time: 4:25 p.m.

February 21, 2018
Expanding College Opportunity Presentation
Location: W.W. Samuell High School (DISD)
8929 Palisade Dr.
Dallas, TX 77217
Time: 4:25 p.m.

March 24, 2018
Keynote Speaker: College and Career Readiness Workshop & Fair
Location: Greenville Avenue Church of Christ
1013 S. Greenville Avenue
Richardson, TX 75081
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Register for the College and Career Readiness Workshop & Fair here.
Buy the Expanding College Opportunity Book and Workbook here.
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March 5, 2019
Webinar: Expanding College Opportunity: The Path from Middle School to College
Location: Online
Register here

March 20, 2019
Expanding College Opportunity Presentation
Location: The Episcopal School of Dallas
4100 Merrell Road
Dallas, TX 75229
Time: TBA

May 21, 2019
Webinar: “Don’t Panic: Get prepared for your child’s high school senior year and college applications”
Location: Online webinar for parents of rising high school seniors (11th graders, Class of 2020)
Register here

August 20, 2019
Webinar: The Path from Middle School to College
Location: Online

As both a complement to the FREE webinar and to access the webinar, participants are asked to purchase the Expanding College Opportunity book and student workbook ($24.95, plus tax and shipping). Mr. Lemons will reference the books during the webinar and provide tips on ways to use these resources.

Are you ready to enjoy this powerful and informative webinar presentation?

Do these three things:

Purchase the Expanding College Opportunity books
Register for the webinar
Share this information with your friends, family, and local community

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!

Spread the word about this event. You can download information about the event. Parents and students are highly encouraged to attend:

Want Mr. Lemons to speak at your next school, business, or community event? Book Stan Lemons today!