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Fusion
Learning Center started out 20 years ago in Encinitas,
California, in the garage office of Michelle Rose Gilman's
home.
In
the beginning, Michelle worked with six students with
severe emotional problems who were transitioning out
of psychiatric hospitals. From these humble beginnings,
Fusion has grown by adding 27 teachers; an administrative
department; a complete, professional recording studio;
an art department; a full-time private school; an addiction
specialty division; and our popular Homework Café.
We now enroll over 450 students.
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Michelle
Rose Gilman
CEO/Founder
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Michelle
has a BS in Special Education from the University of
South Florida, and holds certification in Special Education
with a concentration on emotional handicaps K-12. She
spent 17 years teaching emotionally disturbed and learning
disabled students, coordinated a special-education treatment
center, and created social-skills training and self-esteem
workshops for children of all ages.
Michelle is the author of three books geared toward
students and their parents: Your Child's Self-Esteem:
A Parent's Guide, Hamburger Writing, and the newly released ACT
for Dummies 4th Edition.
In addition to books she's written on her own, Michelle has also worked with several Fusion teachers to create books in the Dummies series, including Pre-Calculus for Dummies, Chemistry for Dummies, The ACT for Dummies, and AP Biology for Dummies. Currently,
Michelle is working collaborating with Fusion teachers on The GRE for Dummies, AP Chemistry for Dummies, and other books.
Michelle's warmth and compassion permeate every program
at Fusion, and are at the pulse of every relationship
created here.
Karina
received her BS in Combined Sciences and a minor in
Psychology from Santa Clara University in 1996. She
has 12 years of experience in the education field, and
received her Educational Therapy Certificate from UCSD
in the spring of 2000. She also obtained her certificate in College Counseling in 2008.
Karina has extensive experience working with students
who are coping with learning disabilities and emotional
difficulties. She handles all issues pertaining to tutoring
and mentoring. As SSD Coordinator, Karina provides special education consultation and assists parents in navigating the IEP process. She is also available to assist students in the college application process. Karina is the co-author of Pre-Calculus Workbook for Dummies.
Karina has been an integral part of Fusion for the past
twelve years. Her enthusiasm and professionalism are outstanding.
Christopher graduated in 1995 from Coker College with
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and minor in
Art and Theater. Chris has been with Fusion Learning
Center for over seven years. Chris is responsible for Independent Studies and individual classes for credit, as well as in charge of transcripts, records, and quality of all academic courses. He is the co-author of Pre-Calculus for Dummies and Pre-Calculus Workbook for Dummies.
In his spare time, Chris is a professional actor and director of local theater.
Joseph Malki graduated from California State University - San Marcos with a BA in History in 2001, and received his MA in Political Science from the American University of Beirut in 2004.
Joseph has seven years' experience teaching, both in the US and overseas. Fluent in three languages and a world traveler, he brings a delightful multicultural flavor to Fusion. His ability to connect with students is key to teaching Fusion's philosophy of compassion and tolerance, and his professionalism, educational vision, and broadbased expertise help make Fusion Academy the truly special, innovative school it is.
The
Rest of the Fusion Family
Working
hand in hand with the administrative team are a group of highly
qualified specialists and educational mentors who truly
make Fusion Learning Center the success it is. Everyone
at Fusion understands the most effective methods of
teaching and motivating young people. Our teachers,
with their commitment to the overall academic and emotional
health of each student, simply overflow with enthusiasm
and life. With backgrounds, expertise, and certifications
as diverse as the children we help, we guarantee a perfect
match for the needs and personality of your child!
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