Clarence has worked in education for more than a decade, first in Early Childhood Education, and most recently in higher education at Columbia University. Clarence earned his B.A. in Political Science, an M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis at Nova Southeastern University. In his spare time, Clarence enjoys reading to grade school students in the Power Lunch program, physical fitness, and spending time with his family and friends.