RAYMOND EDWARD LEMLEY Ph.D.

Ray was the most dynamic and inspiring educator I ever met. And he was a wonderful friend.

Absolutely the best English teacher I remember him fondly

Dr. Lemley was the best professor I ever had. I often quote him, and attribute most of my "good J" to his mentoring.

Wonderful man

Dr. Lemley was my professor at NAU in the late 1980s, leading my colleagues and me in doctoral work to further our skills in school administration. He was not just entertaining beyond belief, be he was also an extraordinary inspiration who gave us insight, passion, and purpose for serving as school administrators. Even to this day, I can trace so many of my own school philosophies back to his teaching and personal presence. Wherever he is now, I hope there is an audience willing to listen...

Ray Lemley was an incredible individual. Bright. likable, take charge risk taking-man of action. Lots to love. I great man to work for and with you always had the sense that he appreciates your efforts.
He affected thousands as a teacher, administrator, and friend.
He will be sorely missed.
Best,
Charlie Cocores

I, too, echo the words and thoughts honoring Dr. Lemley and his indelible place in my life. I had the privilege of being his graduate student at Northern Arizona University and, in fact, dedicated my dissertation to him. My working title was: In Search of Excellence in University Professors, and it was because of the standard of excellence in teaching that Dr. Lemley demonstrated and upheld, that I chose to research that very topic.
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I, too, was a member of the '73 class at DHHS. Mr. Lemley took over a school that many of us felt was in trouble. He and Mr. Isenberg didn't turn it upside down--they turned it right side up.

Tim Ryan

My sincerest condolences to the Lemley family on their loss. He was our principal at Daniel Hand High school and loved by all. My thoughts & prayers to the family,
Debbie Reynolds Furlo