Dr. Kristin Myers-Kemp is the executive vice president of ABA Technologies, Inc. As an executive team member, Kristin helps to ensure ABA Tech stays on course toward its mission and oversees the efforts of the Curriculum and Instructional Teams. Kristin is the program director for the ABA Online Program, a collaboration of ABA Technologies, Inc. and Florida Institute of Technology.
Kristin received a Master of Science in applied behavior analysis from FIT in 2005. After several years of working in child welfare for the University of Florida Behavior Analysis Services Program, Kristin returned to FIT and completed a Ph.D. in behavior analysis under Dr. David Wilder in 2011.
Kristin has experience in child welfare, parent training, treatment of problem behavior, and has been a co-instructor for the ABA Online Program at FIT since 2007. Today, Kristin is most passionate about curriculum design and training students in the science of behavior analysis.
Navigating the landscape of professional credentials is essential for all behavior analysis students and professionals. Certification and licensure are vital components of this landscape, providing a structure that protects consumers, ensures professional standards, and guides the field’s growth. This blog examines these concepts and their impact on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practice.
As the field of behavior analysis grows, so does the number of organizations offering credentialing in behavior analysis. As behavior analysis professionals, understanding the various credentials available in our field is crucial for maintaining high standards of practice, advancing careers, and ensuring the delivery of…
Navigating the pathways to Behavior Analyst Certification can be complex. This blog aims to clarify the certification process and help students understand their options.
IntroductionThe Florida Tech ABA Online Program is preparing for its last offering of the 5th Edition BCBA and MA Programs in Fall 2024, followed by the first offering of the 2027 Edition programs in Spring 2025. Students will be faced with a choice. Begin or continue with a 5th edition standards program or switch to a program that…
The BACB® certification standards will change in 2027. Over the next two years, universities will revise their training programs to ensure students qualify under the new standards. This blog outlines what these changes mean for prospective and current behavior analysis students.
