Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction
Texas Tech University, 2008
Master's Degree
MS in Physical Education
Texas Tech University, 1999
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Youth and Family Ministry
Lubbock Christian University, 1984
Featured grants
- Kipp, Lindsay E. (Principal), Griffin, Luther Kent (Co-Principal), Deringer, Stephen Anthony (Co-Principal), Mettler, Joni A (Co-Principal), Forsythe, Michelle Elizabeth (Co-Principal). Enhancing mental and physical health of children and adolescents through innovative afterschool programs, College of Education Social Innovation Research Accelerator, Texas State University, $13396. (Submitted: October 2019, Funded: January 2020 - May 2022). Grant.
- Kipp, Lindsay E. (Principal), Griffin, Luther Kent (Co-Principal). Implementation and Evaluation of the Texas State University Fun and Fit for Life Program, City of San Marcos Youth Commission Grant, $2000. (Submitted: February 2019, Funded: June 2019 - April 2020). Grant.
- Griffin, Luther Kent, Percent Contribution: %50, Deringer, Stephen A (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %40, Thomas, Krista A, Percent Contribution: %10. Spring Lake Outdoor Education Program, State of Texas, $49276.31. (Funded: May 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020). Grant.
- Griffin, Luther Kent, Percent Contribution: %60, Deringer, Stephen Anthony (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: %40. San Marcos High School Mountain Bike Program, San Marcos Commission on Children and Youth, Municipal, $2000. (Funded: April 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020). Grant.
- Deringer, Stephen Anthony, Griffin, Luther Kent. Improving Ecological Behavior Through Virtual Reality Of Nature, Texas State University, $14000. (Funded: January 1, 2023 - Present). Grant.

Featured scholarly/creative works
- Griffin, L. K., Meaney, K. S., & Deringer, S. A. (2020). “Until I’m Just Too Old to Turn the Pedals”: Exploring Motivational Characteristics of Participants in a High School Mountain Bike Program. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 12, 397–408. https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2020-V12-I4-10182
- Deringer, S. A., Hanley, A. W., Dussler, M. R., Griffin, L. K., Esmiol, A. L. M., & Mitten, D. (2025). The Impact of Mindfulness on Nature Connection in Nearby Nature Settings. Journal of Leisure Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400.2025.2599359
- Perez, N. M., Griffin, L. K., Osborne, R., & Koldenhoven, R. M. (2025). Kinesiophobia In Collegiate Athletes and Non-Athletes With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability. Journal of Athletic Training, 59(6s), S136.
- Perez, N. M., Griffin, L. K., Osborne, R., & Koldenhoven, R. M. (2025). Kinesiophobia In Collegiate Athletes and Non-Athletes With and Without Chronic Ankle Instability. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 34(7), 760–766. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2024-0276
- Kipp, L. E., Meaney, K. S., & Griffin, L. K. (2021). A mastery motivational climate-based service-learning program: Physical and psychosocial benefits among underserved children. The Physical Educator, 78, 61–81. https://doi.org/10.18666/TPE-2021-V78-I1-10197
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Education. March 2022 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: Alfred H. Nolle Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society--Favorite Professor Award, Alpha Chi Natonal Honor Society. 2019 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: The Alfred H. Nolle Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society--Favorite Professor Award, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. 2015 - Present
- Award / Honor Recipient: College of Education Award for Excellence in Service, Texas State University College of Education. 2017
- Award / Honor Recipient: Service Learning Faculty Fellow, Texas Tech University. January 1, 1900

Featured service activities
- Volunteer
Texas Parks and Wildlife
- Member
Dr. Stephen Anthony Deringer mentoring committee member
- Member
Quality Enhancement Plan comittee
- Member
Graduate admissions committee
- Member
Facutly Advisory Committee
- Member
Graduate Admissions Committee
