Lisa Thompson
Lisa Thompson
Associate Professor

Education

  • Ph.D. Educational Administration, Texas A&M University, 2002
  • M.Ed. Educational Administration, University of North Texas, 1994
  • B.A. Journalism, Southern Methodist University, 1992

Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor, Prairie View A&M University, 2011 – Present
  • Assistant Professor, Prairie View A&M University, 2008 – 2011
  • Adjunct Professor, Lone Star College System, 2012 – 2016
  • Assistant Professor, Argosy University, 2007 – 2008
  • Assistant Professor, North Carolina A&T State University, 2003 – 2005

Research Interests

  • School community relations
  • School board/superintendent relations
  • Crisis communication
  • Women’s leadership

Select Publications

  • Thompson, L. (2016). Communications Chair Report. Research Focus on Black Education SIG, Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC.
  • Thompson, L.K. (2014, April 6). Engagement and educational attainment: African American STEM students. Roundtable chaired at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Thompson, L.K. (2014, April 4). A sense of belonging: The construction of doctoral identity. Roundtable chaired at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Thompson, L.K. (2014, April 3). Exploring social networks and systemic approaches to influencing student achievement. Paper session chaired at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Booker, L. & Thompson, L. K. (2012, October). Crisis management and communication strategy: Higher education perspectives on managing campus calamity. Paper accepted at The 19th Annual HBCU Faculty Development Network, Orlando, FL.
  • Thompson, L. K. (2012, April 16). Black women across the diaspora. Roundtable chaired at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Thompson, L. K. (2011, April 10). Identities and achievement of Black students. Roundtable chaired at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
  • McLeod, K., Mason, E. & Thompson, L. K. (2010, November 19). Internet – The other teacher: Traditional learning with a technological facelift. Presented at the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) Annual Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Contact Information

Phone: (936) 261-3653
Email: lkthompson@pvamu.edu
Office: Delco Building, Room 233