Lisa Sousa, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. Special Education, Texas Woman’s University
- M.A. Special Education, Educational Therapy, California State University, Northridge
- B.A. Communicative Disorders, Speech and Language Therapy Emphasis, California State University, Northridge
- Specialist in the Assessment of Intellectual Functioning (SAIF), New Hampshire
- Special Education Credential, New Hampshire
- Educational Diagnostician Credential, Texas
- Special Education Credential, Early Childhood – 12th grade, Texas
- General Education Credential, Kindergarten – 4th grade, Texas
- General Education Credential, 4th- 8th grade, Texas
- Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Texas
- Mild to Moderate Specialist Credential, California
- California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California
- California English Learner (EL) Authorization and Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate
- AI Generative Teaching and Learning Certificate, Sam Houston State University
- Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University, Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
- Online Instruction and Redesign Certificate, Sam Houston State University
- Assistive Technology Practitioner Certificate, California State University, Northridge
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Education
COURSES TAUGHT
Courses Taught at Franklin Pierce University:
- Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society
- Methods for Teaching Social Studies
- Introduction to Assessment
- The Importance of Play: Play and Human Development
Graduate Courses Taught at Other Universities (Texas and California)
- Assessment of Individual Intelligence
- Appraisal of Educational Disabilities
- Foundations in Special Education Law
- Evidence Based Intervention
- Assessment in Systems of Support
- Advanced Survey of Exceptional Children
- Special Education Practicum
- Advanced Human Growth and Development
- Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disability
- Practicum in Special Education
- Intervention in Education
- Direct Teaching Special Education
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND AREAS
- Psychometric Assessment and Evaluation (Cognitive; Adaptive Achievement)
- Generative Artificial Intelligence as Assistive Technology
- Disability (Autism; Intellectual; Learning); Teaching; Educational Program Assessment and Compliance; Online Adult Learning
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
CONFRENCES ATTENDED:
2023 Thompson Sousa, L. Current perspective: Internet Addiction and Adolescents with Disabilities. [Brief Paper Conference Proceedings]. Society of Information Technology and Teacher Education 34th annual conference. New Orleans, LA.
2023 Thompson Sousa, L. Taking it to the next level: Expanding your Online Course beyond Content. 11th Annual Digital Education Summit. Sam Houston State University, Texas.
2022 Thompson Sousa, L. How We Learn and How to Get Better at It. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. University of North Texas. Texas
2022 Thompson Sousa, L. Evolving toward Hyflex Courses and Instruction. Faculty Spotlight. Sul Ross State University. Alpine, Texas
2021 Thompson Sousa, L. Play-Based Assessment. Expert Panel. Dal Metro Texas Educational Diagnostician Association. Dallas, Texas.
2021 Thompson Sousa, L. Evaluation practices for Low Incidence Disabilities, Low Incidence
Disabilities Conference. Region 10 Service Center, Texas.
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Council for Exceptional Children, National Public Policy Committee
Council for Exceptional Children, Professional Program Reviewer
Candia Community Woman's Club [General Federation of Women's Clubs New Hampshire (GFWC-NH)]
HONORS AND AWARDS
- 2023 International Anthology Exemplary Course Program Award, Advanced Survey Exceptional Children
- 2022 International Anthology Exemplary Course Program Award, Practicum
- 2022 International Anthology Exemplary Course Program Award, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
- 2022 Top Academic Program Assessment, SACSCOC Program Peer Review, Sul Ross State University
GRANTS RECIEVED
- 2023 Thompson Sousa, L., Research Enhancement Grant, AI Applications for Individuals with Disability. Sul Ross State University
- 2022 Thompson Sousa, L., Research Enhancement Grant. Hyflex Instruction. Sul Ross State University
- 2021 Thompson Sousa, L. Innovation Grant. Normative Update for Psychometric Tests. Educational Diagnostician Program. Sul Ross State University
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Thompson Sousa, L., (in review) Enhancing Inferential Reading Comprehension in Secondary Students through Generative AI – An Exploration. Texas Forum of Teacher Education. Texas Association of Teacher Educators.Thompson Sousa, L. (2023) Using ChatGPT to Support Students with Specific Learning Disabilities in Writing. National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET).
Thompson Sousa, L. (2023) To Mitigate ChatGPT Plagiarism Look No Further than its References. Faculty Focus. Magna Publishing
Thompson Sousa, L. (2023) Utilizing Screencasting and Veedback: Trending toward Research Based Practice. The Texas Forum for Teacher Education: Special Education Special Edition.
Thompson Sousa, L., Tucker, B. (2023) Enhancing Assessment Planning in an Educator Preparation Program for Flexibility and Compliance. The Texas Forum for Teacher Education: Special Education Special Edition.
Thompson Sousa, L. (2022) Creating Meaningful Connections: E-journaling and Self-Assessment for Online Courses. Faculty Focus. Magna Publishing
Thompson Sousa, L. (2022) Creating Cohesive Eligibility Decisions for Preschoolers. EdAssess. Sul Ross State University. Alpine. Texas
Thompson Sousa, L., Haynes Smith, H. (2021) The Need for Collaboration When Matching Computerized Assistive Technology Devices to Students Identified with Specific Learning Disabilities, National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
