Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D.

Tilisa Thibodeaux, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
(409) 880-2315 p.
Education 243
tilisa.thibodeaux@lamar.edu

Dr. Thibodeaux attended Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education along with a Reading and Special Education Endorsement. During her time at VU, she served as a 21st Century Scholar as part of the AmeriCorps program where she was the secondary reading instructor for the Roberto Clemente Center in East Chicago, Ind. She also served in the University Chorale Program and was the Coordinator for the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education for the university. As OADE Coordinator, she organized and facilitated presentations for local middle schools to help teenagers make positive choices when selecting leisurely activities.

From 2004 to 2009, Dr. Thibodeaux moved to Fort Myers, Fla.,and pursued her Master’s Degree in Special Education at Florida Gulf Coast University. During this time, she became a Kindergarten teacher for Collier County Public Schools out of Naples, Fla., for one year. Then, she was offered a job as a Kindergarten Teacher at Sunshine Elementary in Lehigh Acres, Fla., with the Lee County School District. During this time, Dr. Thibodeaux was named as a Golden Apple Teacher, Chamber of Commerce Teacher-of-the-Year, and Florida Educational Data Systems Award winner. She became a Coordinator of the Academy of Teacher Leaders for the Foundation of Lee County Schools. She was also campus Coordinator of the Southwest Florida Fair and led a United Way Campaign and participated in the Harry Chapin Food Bankdrive. In 2009, Dr. Thibodeaux was offered an administrative position as a District Interventionist and District Consultant where she trained 22 schools in the East Zone on the No Child Left Behind Act (RtI Process) and worked on the problem solving team in conjunction with district, elementary, middle and high schools administrators. She attended numerous leadership academies and earned her Autism Endorsement from the state of Florida.

From 2009 to 2010, Dr. Thibodeaux pursued a degree in Educational Leadership at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was offered a position as a Campus Academic Coach at Villas Elementary School in Fort Myers, Florida. During this time, Dr. Thibodeaux provided professional development on a district and campus level in Analytics, Data Dashboards, New Teacher Orientation, Blackboard, and wrote district Academic plans. As a Campus Academic Coach, she held administrative duties that included developing the campus improvement plan, assisting classroom teachers with strategies for instruction, and developing higher level power standards.

From 2010 to 2011, Dr. Thibodeaux began her journey as a doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her concentration was Instructional Technology and Distance Education. As a student, she became the elected Senator for the College of Education as part of the Student Government Association. In this role, she boosted observability of student activities and involvement on the Fort Myers campus to increase student engagement. She also volunteered in the Take Stock in Children program with the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, assisted with the Families Building Better Readers project, and the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

From 2012 to 2015, Dr. Thibodeaux moved to Texas and finished her doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University. She was offered a position as an English/Language Arts instructor for Bridge City Intermediate in Bridge City, Texas. She was also offered a position as the Digital Design Coach/Instructional Technologist for the campus. She was Talent Show Director and was part of the District Technology Team. She presented school in-service technology and curriculum trainings at Cardinal Conference, regional conferences, and international conferences, including Region V’s Mobile Mania and for the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) in Beaumont, Texas.

From 2015 – 2017, Dr. Thibodeaux was offered a position as an Assistant Professor at �鶹AV in Beaumont, TX. She is a lead faculty member in the Digital Learning and Leading Master’s Program. She develops and teaches multiple courses in the program and serves on the curriculum and accreditation committees. She writes grant proposals, develops original research, and presents at regional, state, and national conferences such as TCEA, AAEEBL, CoSN and LU’s Digital Ticket. Dr. Thibodeaux also leads several university, college, and department committees such as Homecoming. She was recently asked to join the Reaud Honor’s College Honor Council and lead the digital literacy ePortfolios for all incoming Honor’s students at �鶹AV. She is an invited speaker at local area school districts and participates in classrooms with students and teachers whenever she can.

Awards and Honors

�鶹AV Student Education Association State Scrapbook Winner, 2017
College of Education and Human Development Voted Best College Crest, 2016
College of Education and Human Development Homecoming Float, Grand Champion, 2016
College of Education and Human Development Homecoming, Most Spirited, 2015
Kappa Delta Pi Academic Honor Society, Lifelong Inductee, 2014
Florida Educational Data Systems Award, Educator Recipient, 2011
Golden Apple Teacher Distinguished Educator, Winner, 2009
Foundation for Lee County Schools Teacher of Distinction, Top 100, 2009
Lee County School District Instructor of the Year, Nominee, 2009
Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce Teacher-of-the-Year Award Recipient, 2008
Golden Apple Teacher, Finalist, 2008
Foundation for Lee County Schools Teacher of Distinction, Top 100, 2008

Courses

HNRS 3161 (bachelors) Honor’s Seminar: ePortfolio
EDLD 5302 (masters) Concepts of Educational Technology
EDLD 5303 Applying Educational Technology: ePortfolio
EDLD 5305 Disruptive Innovation in Education
EDLD 5317 Resources for Digital Environments
EDLD 5388 Selected Instructional Topics: Professional Learning
EDLD 5320 ePortfolio Capstone
EDUD 6361 (doctoral) Dissertation I
EDUD 6362 Dissertation II
EDUD 6363 Dissertation III
EDUD 6364 Dissertation IV

Experience

Ed.D. Instructional Technology/Distance Education Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ed.S. Educational Leadership Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

M.Ed.Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, FL

B.S. Elementary Education
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN

Director, Honor’s Digital Literacy, 2017- current
�鶹AV, Beaumont, TX

Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, 2015 - current
�鶹AV, Beaumont, TX

Digital Design Coach/Instructional Technologist, K-5, 2014-2015
Bridge City, TX

Third Grade English/Language Arts Instructor, 2012-2015
Bridge City, TX

Campus Academic Coach, K-5, 2010-2011
Fort Myers, FL

District Interventionist/East Zone, K-12, 2009-2010
Fort Myers, FL

Kindergarten Teacher/Grade Level Chair, 2005-2009
Fort Myers, FL

Research and Publications

GRANTS

2017
Submitted, Principal Investigator, The effects of the COVA learning model intervention using ePortfolios in the undergraduate honors program at �鶹AV, �鶹AV Research and Sponsored Programs, $11,000

2016
Awarded, Principal Investigator, Student perceptions of the impact of the COVA model on their ePortfolios and authentic projects in the Digital Learning and Leading Program, Academic Partnerships, $2500

2015
Awarded, Co-Principal Investigator, ePortfolio Persistence, Academic Partnerships, $2800

PUBLICATIONS
#Invited +Local ++Regional +++State %National @International

*Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

*@Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K, & Cummings, C. D. (2017). Graduate student perceptions of the impact of the COVA learning approach on authentic projects and ePortfolios.
Manuscript submitted for publication.

*@Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K, & Cummings, C. D. (2017). Factors that contribute to ePortfolio persistence. International Journal of ePortfolio, 7(1), p. 1-12. Retrieved from

*Peer Reviewed Book Chapters

*#@Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., Cummings, C. D., & Wooten, R. (In press). Learning all the time and everywhere: Moving beyond the hype of the mobile learning quick fix. In Keengwe, J. S. (Eds.). Handbook of research on mobile technology, constructivism, and meaningful learning. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Submitted for Publication.

*#@Harapnuik, D. K., Thibodeaux, T. N., & Cummings, C. D. (In press). Using the COVA learning approach to create active and significant learning environments. In Keengwe, J. S. (Eds.). Handbook of research on digital content, mobile learning, and technology integration models in teacher education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Submitted for Publication.

*#%Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., & Poda, I. (2017). New Technologies. In Martin, G. E., Danzig, A. B., Wright, W. F., Flanary, R. A. and Orr, M.T. School leader internship: Developing, monitoring, and evaluating your leadership experience (4th Ed.). New York: Routledge, pp. 91-94.

Other Publications

+++Thibodeaux, T. N., Harapnuik, D. K., & Cummings, C. D. (2017, May). Learners as critical thinkers for the workplace of the future: Introducing the COVA learning approach. Texas Computer Education Association TCEA Techedge, 2(2), 13. Retrieved from

+++Thibodeaux, T. N. & Fong, D. L. (2016, August). Augmented reality: Making learning come to life. [Featured Article]. Texas Computer Education Association TCEA Techedge, 4(3), 18-21. Retrieved from

%Thibodeaux, T. N. & Roblyer, M. D. (2015, July). Teachers talk: When are BYOD strategies worth the trouble? Pearson Education. Retrieved from https://pearson.communities.com

Service

International
Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL)
AAEEBL Board – Projects and Initiatives Standing Committee, 2017-2018
AAEEBL SIG Leader – Pedagogy and Practices, 2017-2018
AAEEBL Conference Program Committee, 2016-2017
AAEEBL Conference Proposal Reviewer, 2016-2017
Phi Gamma Sigma International Professional Society, 2016-2017
Texas Distance Learning Association International Refereed Journal Reviewer, 2016-2018

National
Greater Plains Honors Council Award Judge, 2017
National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Proposal Reviewer, 2016
Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators Awards Committee, 2016

State
Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA)
State Scholarship Chair, 2016-2017, 2017-2018
Scholarship Committee Member, 2016-2018
Conference Proposal Reviewer, 2016-2017
Leader Awards Committee, 2016
Hall of Fame Committee, 2016

Regional
Sheldon Independent School District, Department Expert Speaker, 2017
Buna Independent School District, Convocation Key Note Speaker, 2017
Deweyville High School Technology Integration Presentation/Aurasma, 2016

Local
�鶹AV Hosted Teacher Recruitment Fair, 2016
Region V Mobile Mania, 2015

University
Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement Mentor Teacher, Guest Speaker, 2017
Provost’s Kick-Off Roundtable Speaker, 2017
University Honor’s Council Appointment, 2016-2017
President’s Task Force on Digital Learning, 2016
Provost’s Kick-off Digital Learning, 2016
LU Graduation Announcer of the Graduates, 2016-2017
Digital Learning Research Committee, 2016-2017
Homecoming Faculty Representative, 2015-2016

College
COEHD Strategic Planning Task Force, 2017-2018
Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Program ePortfolio Integration, 2017-2018
�鶹AV Student Education Association Co-Sponsor, 2016-2017
Dean’s College Newsletter, Excellence & Impact, 2015-2017
Dean’s Faculty Award Committee, 2016
Dean’s Academic Lecturer Committee, 2016
COEHD Homecoming Chair, 2015, 2016
Dean’s College Engagement Committee, 2015

Department
Assessment Steering Committee, 2015-2017
Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation Committee (CAEP), 2016-2017
Curriculum Mapping Committee, 2015-2017