Kimberly Grigg
Director, School Counseling
Biography
Dr. Kimberly Grigg is the Director of School Counseling, CACREP Liaison, and Associate Professor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Grand Canyon University (GCU). Prior to joining GCU in 2018, she served in the field of education for over 20 years in various settings and capacities including the role of director of counseling in a P-12 grade district. Dr. Grigg received her doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education from Texas Christian University. She holds a B.S. in Education from Texas Woman’s University and a M.Ed. in Counseling and Counselor Education from Texas Christian University with certificates in education and school counseling from the Texas Education Agency. Throughout her career, she has enjoyed teaching, training, and mentoring individuals within the fields of education and counseling. Her research interests include protective factors and resilience, and solution-focused brief therapy infused into pedagogical practices.
Education
  • Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education
Programs Taught
  • Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Qualitative Research)
  • Bridge (Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision - Quantitative Research)
  • Master of Education in School Counseling (Leads to Initial Licensure)
  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders
  • Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Christian Counseling
Classes
  • CNL-500: Theories and Models of Counseling
  • CNL-518: Lifespan and Development
  • CNL-545: Abuse, Crisis, and Trauma Counseling
  • SCN-501: Introduction to Graduate Studies and Foundations of School Counseling
  • SCN-505: Organization and Administration of a School Counseling Program
Licenses / Certificates
  • Texas Educator Certificate: School Counselor
  • Texas Educator Certificate
Awards
  • The Provost Excellence Award - 2025
  • Light of Christ Faculty Award - 2011
  • Summa cum laude - 1999
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