Robert E. Love was a 1966 Kashmere Gardens HS midterm graduate and played basketball for 2 years 1964-1965 under the leadership of Coaches Weldon Drew and Henry Stevenson. After graduating from Kashmere, Robert enrolled at Texas Southern University for one semester before enrolling at Prairie View A&M College and earning a BS Degree majoring in Industrial Arts. He also earned Master Courses from Prairie View A&M University and Sam Houston University. Robert began his teaching career in 1971 for the Houston Independent School District and retired with 40 years of service. He taught Technology Education STEMS, Vocational Education courses and became a Career Preparation Coordinator along with Principle of Technology instructor. During those years of employment, Robert became heavily involved in student leadership for the district and state of Texas. He was the leader of the student organizations TSA (Technology Student Association) and Skills USA and led professional organizations AHTE (Association of Houston Teachers Educators) as President 1986-1987. Robert was a Professional Development Presenter for Region IV Education Service Center, Technology Education and Middle and High Schools Partnership. He was the AHTE/TSA Regional & State Competition Chairperson, Trade & Industrial Career Preparation Coordinators Chairperson and an AHTE Executive Board Member. Robert was recognized for Certificate of Honor 1992 and ATTE Outstanding Professional Service ATTE Region 4A for 2011. He is a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau Beta Iota Chapter Prairie View A & M University, P/R Pershing Rifles Fraternity, and The Boy Scout of America/Sam Houston Area Council Leadership as Scout Master, Charter Representative and recipient of The Silver Beaver Award.
He became interested in coaching Basketball in 1983; his school campus assignment at that time was IM Terrell Jr. High School. While still teaching his Technology Education assignment, coaching would be an extracurricular assignment. It was a wonderful opportunity to join a coaching staff with Gladys Williams, Loria Banks, Peyton Womack, Joel North and Henry Garner. While coaching basketball for three seasons 1983, 84, 85, Coach Love was given the opportunity to lead youth boys in a team sports and to challenge them physically and mentally as they shared and assumed responsibilities along with maintaining academic standards and requirements. The IM Terrell Boys Basketball team won two Zone 2 Championship 1985 and 1986. The 1986 Team participated in the Stars of The Future city-wide tournament placing 3rd. In the 1986-87 school year he was reassigned to Dick Dowling Middle School, teaching Technology Education. Dowling coaching program asked him if he would assist with their Basketball program. With his assistance Dick Dowling Boys Basketball was the 1987 Zone 5 Champs. They participated in the Stars of the Future city-wide tournament, placing 2nd.
In 1987 he became Boys Track and Field Coach, which was a new challenge for him. Robert, who never personally participated in Track and Field, used basically the same principles he used for basketball. The team represented Dick Dowling Middle School well. They were always in the top ranking in all meets entries. The 7th grade team set the 1987 city 400-meter relay record. The Dick Dowling Track Team was the 1987 Zone 5 Champs.
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