Mark Griffin, PhD, has been a professional in the field of learning disabilities for over 45 years. Dr. Griffin was the founding headmaster of Eagle Hill School, a boarding and day school for children with specific learning disabilities in Greenwich, Connecticut, where he served from 1975–2009. He is currently an independent educational consultant.
Dr. Griffin consults with foundations, parents, and independent and public schools concerning various aspects of learning disabilities, school management, and appropriate programming strategies for children who learn and think differently. He is a member of the executive committee, board of directors, and professional advisory board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. He is also a member of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities. Additionally, he is a former member of the board of directors and executive committee of the Learning Disabilities Association of America.
Dr. Griffin holds a BA in psychology from Merrimack College, an MEd in special education and guidance from Worcester State College, an MS in psychology from Assumption College, and a PhD in psychology from Fordham University. He is a founding expert of Understood.