Heather Griller Clark

Heather Griller Clark is a Principal Research Specialist at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College of Arizona State University. Her work focuses on improving educational and reentry outcomes for youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system, emphasizing research-based instruction, career preparation, and transition services.

• Research Interests: Youth with emotional/behavioral disorders, behavior management, juvenile justice system, transition services, STEM education.

Her recent publications include studies on severe behavioral disorders in youth, integrating STEM into transition education, and reentry interventions. She has led federally funded projects such as PLEDJJ, INSITE, and RISE-IT, and contributes to special education and juvenile justice policy through applied research and grant initiatives.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Second Chance Act Grant (RISE-IT project)
  • Conference Director for TECBD
  • ASU Social & Behavioral IRB Member

Heather also teaches graduate-level research courses and serves on institutional review boards, advancing equity and support for at-risk youth populations through interdisciplinary collaboration.