Clarissa is a life long resident of Metropolis, and currently resides here with her wonderful husband Adrian, and son Micah.  She was blessed to officially become a part of the staff at First Baptist in January of 2016.  Clarissa is a graduate of Shawnee Community College, with an Associate of Arts and Associate of Fine Arts in Music Performance.  She is currently employed at Caledonia Christian Academy, in Olmsted, IL, as a High School Supervisor and Music Teacher.  Drama and music have always been a passion of Clarissa’s, and getting to share Jesus with kids through these outlets is one of the things she loves most.