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Reaud Honors College
P.O. Box 10968
Beaumont, TX 77710
Phone: (409) 880-2294
Office at 985 Jim Gilligan Way [Map]
HONORS STAFF
Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux, Dean
tilisa.thibodeaux@lamar.edu
Dr. Shannon Jordan, Associate Dean
sjordan5@lamar.edu
Kim Vizena, Department Business Manager
khvizena@lamar.edu
Imelda Tristan, Advisor and Success Coach
itristan@lamar.edu
Meghan Rapp, Marketing Coordinator
mrapp@lamar.edu
Students are at the heart of everything we do
HONORS STAFF
Dr. Tilisa Thibodeaux, Dean
tilisa.thibodeaux@lamar.edu
Tilisa Thibodeaux joined the Honors College in 2017 as the Director of Digital Literacy and in 2021 as the dean of the Reaud Honors College and the Texas Academy of Leadership in the Humanities. Thibodeaux has a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.Ed. in Special Education and an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology and Distance Education & Educational Leadership. She spent more than 11 years in the public education system in Florida and Texas, serving as an elementary teacher, district interventionist and coach, a campus academic coach and a digital learning coach. Dr. Thibodeaux helps educators, administrators and corporations use technology innovation as a catalyst for change within their organizations by setting up significant learning environments that give learners choice, ownership and voice through authentic learning opportunities. Thibodeaux is the international practices and pedagogies SIG lead for the Association of Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning ePortfolio group, is the co-developer of the CSLE+COVA Professional Learning Framework, scholarship board member for the Texas Distance Learning Association and is co-author of Learner’s Mindset Discussions videocasts. Since 2015, Thibodeaux has conducted more than 70 professional learning experiences with educators all over the world that include academic workshops, faculty retreats, keynotes and presentations. She has written nearly 30 published works including journal articles, book chapters, a book and informal publications around ePortfolios and the CSLE+COVA PL framework and currently serves as an associate editor and reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Shannon Jordan, Associate Dean
sjordan5@lamar.edu
Shannon Jordan joined the Reaud Honors College as Associate Dean in Fall 2025. Teaching in higher education since 2007, Dr. Jordan has been a faculty member at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ since 2014 and has mentored and taught honors and Texas Academy students for several years. In 2023, she was awarded the David J. Beck Teaching Excellence Award. She holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from Texas Woman’s University, an M.S. in Exercise Science from Texas Tech University, and a B.S. in Agronomy from Kansas State University. This unique background allows Dr. Jordan to bridge a gap between plant science, chemistry, and physiology. In addition, Dr. Jordan has been a coach for track & field, tennis, and golf. Her research interests are in the physiology of chronic disease perpetuated by lifestyle choices (i.e. sedentary lifestyle), herbal supplementation for chronic disease or sport performance, and STEM education. Dr. Jordan also spends summers teaching algebra, trigonometry, and physics to underperforming high school athletes using what she calls “sports math.” For example, using sports math, the concept of projectile motion can be thought of as a long jump. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the TX Chapter for the American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Fun fact about Dr. Jordan: she repairs cars in her spare time.
Kim Vizena, Department Business Manager
khvizena@lamar.edu
Kim Vizena is the mainstay for both the Reaud Honors College and Texas Academy, and joined ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ in 2006. Ms. Vizena maintains the financial records, scholarship funds, event management, property management, student records, and overall operations.
Imelda Tristan, Advisor and Success Coach
itristan@lamar.edu
Imelda Tristan earned a Masters in Kinesiology and MPH from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. Equipped with the passion to elevate her community, she strived as Public Health Educator to bring awareness and incorporation of accessible healthcare to Jefferson County and surrounding communities. She is accompanied by the drive to better not only herself but also to help others realize their strengths; and does so with her extensive knowledge of academic advising, research, and personalized coaching. Currently, she works to apply her experience in community service and education to support students in their academic and career endeavors as the Reaud Honors College Advisor and Success Coach. Ms. Tristan loves reading, DIY crafts, and cooking new recipes in her spare time.
Meghan Rapp, Marketing Coordinator
mrapp@lamar.edu
Meghan Rapp joined our team as the Reaud Honors College Marketing Coordinator in October 2019. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 2002 and worked 16 years as the editor for a print and digital media company that published a national magazine, non-fiction books and a digital archive. She maintains and updates the Honors College's website and social media presence, oversees the publication of the alumni magazine and assists with and advises on Honors College events, policies, reports and recruitment. Ms. Rapp enjoys traveling, exploring museums, reading biographies and literature, and watching documentaries.