Here at Fusion Academy, our goal is to foster a one-on-one, lasting relationship with our students. We are more than just teachers, we are mentors who go the extra mile to help our students reach their full potential. We don’t tell them how or what to think; we give them the skills to think for [...]
I was recently connected with Rebekah Tayebi, a therapist who has worked with adolescents, young adults, and families for the last ten years. She was delighted to announce to me the launch of her own coaching services—Satya Family Coaching—solely focusing on young women and their families (Rebekah@satyafamilycoaching.com ) Rebekah takes a holistic approach in her [...]
Brian needs more “wait time,” Alyssa is unchallenged, Toby is distracted, Susan is talking to her neighbor (again), Alex is the only one asking questions, Tony is depressed, and Charlotte’s binder is a disaster. All these kids are either grouped in the same classroom, or they are individuals at Fusion Academy. In the classroom, the [...]
A big part of my role with Fusion Academy is to tour and visit many different types of programs in our Fusion communities to introduce them to Fusion and also learn more about their specialties. One of the main reasons I love doing this job are the fascinating people and things I encounter; it is [...]
Recently I enjoyed the distinct privilege of joining the Fusion team as an all-around tutor and mentor and could not be happier about this fact. The things that make this a great place to work are also what make it a great place for students to learn. I get to enjoy getting to know all [...]
How would you describe joy to someone? Would you say it’s seeing the spark of recognition in a child’s eyes and hearing the excitement in her voice when she realized she could spell the word elephant? Would it be the feeling you felt when a student entered your classroom on her first day of class [...]
The other day I made a deal with a student that made me feel a little dirty, like I needed a shower. Some deals I make are rather simple, like buying cookies for a student so long as they do their homework on time. This deal, however, was of a different caliber. It was simple, [...]
We’ve all had those jobs that are just that — a job. The real prize is when you find a place that offers a chance to work in the field you’re passionate about while also offering an endless supply of compassion, creativity and love. Any teacher will remind you that teaching is an incredibly hard [...]
Not long ago I had the opportunity to give a campus tour for a family with two middle school boys, both of which struggled with some mild learning disabilities. Instead of the desired family dinner time and a game of catch in the back yard in the evenings, family time for them consisted of 4-6 [...]
Graduation, ah memories! I remember my own (as though it were not quite so long ago), getting my cap and gown, lining up with my 400 classmates, signing yearbooks and talking about our future plans. So when it came time for Fusion South Bay’s largest graduating class yet, everyone involved wanted to make sure we recognized [...]
