Professors

Dr. Kristina Vargo is an Associate Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Sam Houston State University. Dr. Vargo has worked at SHSU since 2013 and teaches courses in applied behavior analysis at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Dr. Vargo earned her master’s and doctoral degrees from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale in Behavior Analysis and Therapy and Rehabilitation, respectfully. She has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles targeting the improvement of appropriate behaviors in school aged children. In addition, she has clinical experience working in university-based autism clinics, doing in-home behavioral therapy, and consulting with various school districts regarding problem behaviors.

Dr. Misti Babino is an experienced behavior analyst with over 15 years of service in K-12 education. Throughout her career, she has held various roles within Texas public schools, including special education teacher, educational diagnostician, student support specialist, and special education director. Dr. Babino is dedicated to enhancing academic instruction and ensuring consistent application of evidence-based practices in public schools. She is passionate about delivering interactive, hands-on workshops that offer participants valuable feedback on the effective implementation of interventions.