Bio

Dr. Ariel Sylvester is the sole proprietor of Pretty Nerd Publishing and author of the books listed on this site. Prior to becoming an author and publisher, she was a public school teacher in Chicago, Illinois where she was born and raised.  She is currently a professor of early childhood education and has taught at Northern Illinois University, DePaul University, and Lewis University. She also owns and operates an educational consulting business for Pre-K - 2nd grade teachers, Dr. Ariel Sylvester Early Education Consulting LLC. Dr. Sylvester is also an activist and researcher. Her research focus includes, student parents, single-mother college students, and Black homeschooling organizations and families. She has also created an empathic studies/SEL Curriculum for Pre-K - 8th grade. Please check out some of her books listed on this site.