Dismantling systems and removing barriers.

Striving for equitable access.

Pretty SMART, LLC is a dedicated technical assistance provider in the early learning and out of school time space. We work alongside newly established childcare providers as they prepare to become licensed or registered. We listen carefully to providers to gain an understanding of their unique needs and work to develop solutions. Established childcare programs can also connect with us to gain resources that help them develop as professionals and improve the quality of their programs through ongoing coaching, mentorship and organizational and fund development initiatives.

Mission

Pretty SMART LLC is dedicated to improving the quality of early education and childcare in our community. We will achieve this through coaching and guidance tailored to the specific needs of providers and the families they serve.

Vision

Pretty SMART, LLC envisions a community where all children have equitable access to affordable, high quality early education and intervention services.

Our Founder

Alexandra J. Hall, M.A., CYC-P, IMH-E®

Alexandra J. Hall has served as a leader in the field of Early Childhood Education for several years. During her career, Hall has advocated for equitable access to high quality early childhood education. She is an advocate for early intervention, mental health and family wellness. She strives to have an impact on early education and out of school time outcomes in the state of Indiana and provide holistic support for students and families.

Alexandra earned her BA in Sociology and Linguistics from the University of Michigan. She went on to earn her MA in Human Resource Management from Marygrove College. In recent years, she has studied special topics in education at the University of Southern Indiana, perinatal, infant and youth mental health, psychotherapy, ACES, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. She has earned Child Development Associate (CDA), Child & Youth Care-Professional (CYC-P) and Infant Mental Health Endorsement® (IMH-E®) credentials and is an ACES Master Trainer. As an emerging leader in the field of youth development, she has completed fellowships with The Journey and EmpowerED Families. She was a 2022 fellow in Indiana University School of Medicine’s LEND training program as well as an inaugural fellow in the Early Learning Indiana (ELI) Early Education Director’s cohort.

She served as a TAG Ambassador for HRSA's Maternal Child Health Bureau, the Vice Chair for the Indiana SPARK Regional Advisory Council (RAC) for SDA 3, Secretary for the OECOSL Registered Ministry Advisory Board and has completed the Indiana Association of Resources and Child Advocacy (IARCA) Leaders of Color Executive Learning Circle.

Alexandra a member of the executive board of the of the Council for Exceptional Children serving as Representative Assembly Member and secretary of for the Division of Early Childhood (IN-DEC), a member of the Early Childhood Leaders of Color (EC LOC) Collaborative and serves on the Transition and Public Awareness Committees of Central Indiana First Steps LPCC and Infancy Onward's Advocacy Team.

As an avid supporter of public education, Hall serves her school district as a member of the Equity Council, STEM Advisory Board, Wellness, Social Media & Academic Calendar Committees.

In 2022, Alexandra was appointed to the Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants & Toddlers with Disabilities (ICC) & the Marion County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (DVFRT) by the Governor and City-County Council, respectively. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® where she serves as Connection & Social Action Coordinator for the State of Indiana. She is a member Jack & Jill of America Inc. where she serves on the We Are One Committee. We Are One works to ensure that differently abled children can fully access and enjoy programming alongside their peers.

Alexandra is the wife of LaMarcus J. Hall and the couple has two children: Ansley & Lance.