Original African American Names: Defined with Career Options (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781978449275)

Adrienne N. Bryant is an educator and has taught for over twenty years. She was born in Seattle, Washington and has lived and traveled all over the United States and Africa. Dr. Bryant's career began in Business. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Central Oklahoma State University. She later earned a Master's degree from Regis University in Denver. As a teacher, she wrote grants for her school and classroom, designed before and after school programs for youth, and led a successful African infused summer school program. She ultimately earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies degree from the University of Denver. Dr. Bryant resides in Denver, Colorado and has five children and two grandchildren. Estella Cook makes her home in Denver, Colorado. She is a proud mother of two daughters and two grandsons. Ms. Cook has a Master's degree in Legal Administration from University of Denver, a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from University of Colorado and an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies. She is an entrepreneur (EstellaMarie Organic Oils) and enjoys flying single engine airplanes, skiing, and reading Jewish novels. Ms. Cook's contribution to the book was inspired by God. She gave each a name meaning and an occupational direction.