Clareese Saunders is a New Jersey–born, Queens-based, second-generation social worker practicing in New York City schools. When she’s not being schooled on the latest trends by her students, she’s likely relaxing with her amazing quarantine cats, Lily and Mosley. She is passionate about storytelling, community, and growth and connecting it all back to Jesus and his amazing grace. She is incredibly grateful for her vibrant community of family and friends and is always excited to meet and learn from those outside of it.