Mareena spent 1 year in foster care. The biggest challenge she faced during this time was staying focused in school. She was taking honors courses, but had to be bussed to another school over an hour away. Waking up at 4am every day to get ready and get to school on time was mentally and physically exhausting. Mareena was determined and graduated with A’s and B’s in all of her classes. Her goal in life is to become an RN. She enjoys photography, crafts, sewing, rollerblading and playing with her children.