Summary
Dr. Kristin Griffith, BCBA-D, LBA-NV, was raised in South Lake Tahoe, CA, and has a longstanding connection to the Sierra Nevada region. She earned her B.S. in Psychology with an emphasis in Psychobiology from the University of California, Davis, and her M.A. in Psychology with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from California State University, Sacramento. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and later earned her doctorate in Disabilities Disciplines, specializing in ABA, from Utah State University.
Dr. Griffith's teaching and professional experiences focus on applying behavioral science to support student learning. She has worked with children and adults with and without disabilities and collaborated with educators to develop supportive learning environments through multi-tiered systems of support. Her teaching emphasizes active learning, experiential learning, and creating engaging, supportive classrooms where students can apply psychological concepts to real-world situations. Dr. Griffith also co-owns and operates Summit Behavioral Support in Gardnerville, NV, a practice focused on expanding access to behavioral services in rural and underserved communities. Her approach is grounded in the belief that behavioral science provides a powerful foundation for understanding learning, empowering students, and creating meaningful change.
Education
- PhD in Disabilities Disciplines, with a specialization in ABA, 2025, Utah State University
- MA in Psychology, with an emphasis in ABA, 2017, California State University, Sacramento
- BS in Psychology, with an emphasis in psychobiology, 2003, University of California, Davis