Marie Kirkpatrick, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology

Contact

marie.kirkpatrick@utsa.edu

Bio

Dr. Kirkpatrick is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), and is a certified teacher. Prior to attending graduate school, Dr. Kirkpatrick was a special education teacher in San Antonio. She received her Master's in Education degree in Special Education with a concentration in Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Texas State University, and her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in ABA from Baylor University. Dr. Kirkpatrick's research focuses on using ABA in schools to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities, particularly those that are being educated alongside neurotypical peers. She leverages technology to deliver behavior analytic interventions to teach new skills such as academics, social skills, and play skills, as well as support behavior management. Her research also focuses on coaching and training teachers to implement evidence-based practices with their students.

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Mission

COEHD will be an international model for developing inclusive, transformative leaders guided by principles of community, integrity, excellence, scholarship and service. The COEHD will have a critical impact on the realization of human and community potential through its leadership in education, health and wellness, human development and policy studies. All programs of study include a focus on developing competencies for working effectively in multicultural and cross-national contexts.

Marie Kirkpatrick, Ph.D.