Krista Ritchie

Dr. Krista Ritchie is an Associate Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), affiliated with the Faculty of Education. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from McGill University (2009) and has post-doctoral training in Psychology and Neuroscience from Dalhousie University (2012). Her research focuses on the social and emotional aspects of teaching and learning, measurement and evaluation methodologies, evidence-informed practices, and intersections between health and education. She also serves as a Scientist at the Maritime Drug Study Site (MDSS) at the IWK Health Centre.

Dr. Ritchie’s educational background includes a BAH in Psychology from Acadia University (2002), an MA in Educational Psychology from McGill (2005), and her doctoral work at McGill. Her expertise spans applied multivariate statistics and collaborative healthcare research, particularly in pediatric settings. She actively engages in interdisciplinary projects addressing teacher well-being, evidence-based practice, and health intervention design.

Her recent research explores teacher emotions in Eastern Canada, psychoeducational assessment processes, and electronic discharge communication tools in pediatric care. She collaborates internationally on studies involving nurses, physicians, and youth engagement in healthcare design. Her work emphasizes practical applications of research in education and healthcare systems.

Dr. Ritchie’s contributions include co-developing the 23-item Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) survey for health professional students and analyzing formative feedback in anesthesia training. Her publications bridge educational psychology, healthcare decision-making, and cultural responsiveness in education. She advocates for integrating emotional and evidence-based practices into professional development frameworks for educators and healthcare providers.