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Nicole Elbertson is the Director of Product Development and Implementation at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, part of Yale University's Yale School of Medicine and Child Study Center. She has over 20 years of experience in research and training, focusing on the RULER approach to social-emotional learning (SEL) across K-12 education. Her work spans curriculum development, program evaluation, and teacher training, with expertise in implementation science and classroom climate improvement.
- Education: MEd in Nutrition Education from Framingham University; BS in Psychology from Wright State University.
Her research interests center on applying SEL frameworks to foster emotional intelligence in educational settings. She co-authored studies on SEL program efficacy, classroom climate interventions, and teacher beliefs. Her publications emphasize practical applications of SEL, such as the RULER approach's impact on student outcomes and teacher engagement.
Nicole's work bridges theory and practice, with a focus on scalable SEL solutions. She collaborates with institutions like the Child Study Center and Yale's Emotional Intelligence lab, contributing to national SEL initiatives. Her recent projects highlight equity in education and the long-term benefits of emotionally literate classrooms.
Outside academia, she is a certified group fitness instructor, reflecting her holistic approach to health and well-being.