Samantha Peyton supports a variety of research and evaluation projects on early childhood education, social-emotional learning, student behavior, and technology in the classroom. On her projects, Peyton employs her skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection, coordination, project management, and relationship building.

Peyton also provides technical assistance to states as a part of the Preschool Development Grant B-5 Technical Assistance Center and coordinates multiple activity teams on the Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy).

Peyton earned her BA in political science with a minor in education from the University of Washington.

Key projects

1. Reducing Exclusionary Discipline in Arkansas Early Childhood Programs