Beth Vorhaus is a senior research scholar at Vanderbilt University. As a staff member with the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations (NCPMI), she focuses on state-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model and supports state leadership teams. As a social and emotional learning trainer and technical assistance provider, she develops and leads training for Pyramid Model research projects. Throughout her career, Beth has worked in the educational research field on grants involving social-emotional development, self-regulation, school readiness, pre-K, and family support. She started her career as a transition-first grade and kindergarten teacher. Along the way, she has trained teachers in curriculum and social-emotional development, consulted on classroom management and challenging behavior, and developed observation and assessment measures for curriculum and classroom evaluations. She holds a Master of Education in Human Development Psychology from Harvard University Graduate School of Education.