Cassius Ali is a father, former teacher’s assistant, and head custodian who worked for the Board of Education for 30 years. He received firsthand knowledge and experience working with children, and he is also a Goodreads author. He has written “The Last Word,” “Poetic Expression”, “A Bully Story,” “Black Poet,” and “Clearview, A Fly on the Wall.” Cassius Ali has appeared on stages for cancer programs, poetry slams, cable television shows, radio interviews, and many other events in New York City and across his local district.