Congratulations Dr. Sam H. Theriot!

Dr. Sam H. Theriot

On May 15, 2009 former State Representative and Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Sam H. Theriot graduated with Honors from LSU in Baton Rouge with a Ph.D. in Education Administration, Leadership, and Research. Dr. Theriot's dissertation is entitled "A Mixed Methods Study of Factors Related to the Receipt and Retention of the TOPS Scholarships in Louisiana". As such, Dr. Theriot plans to become a Professor of Education in the near future at the college level as well as consultant to departments and boards of higher education and secondary education boards. Theriot, a life-long resident of Abbeville, was active during his 17 years in the Legislature as an advocate and outspoken supporter and co-author on numerous educational laws. He has been a public school teacher for 17 years and currently serves as a social studies teacher and Department Chair at North Vermilion High School in Maurice.

Dr. Theriot currently resides in Lafayette with his wife Mary Powell Theriot and his two children, daughter Ashley and son Jacob.