Root Madaus’ work primarily focuses on improving and disseminating the Indicator 14 Post-School Outcomes data for the state of Connecticut. Prior to coming to the university, Root Madaus worked at Mitchell College in New London, Conn., teaching math to students with learning, emotional and physical disabilities, along with those without disabilities. She also served as a consultant to the state of Connecticut on the STAR program, facilitating the understanding and agreement between disputing schools and families over the educational placement of students with intellectual disabilities (related to the PJ settlement in the state). Root Madaus received her Ph.D. in educational psychology with a concentration in school psychology from the University of Connecticut and holds a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire.