Cassandra Rusie

Head of School

Education

Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Wayne State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University, and a graduate certificate in Virtual Online Teaching from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a licensed teacher and school administrator in Michigan.

Experience

Before joining Fusion, Cassandra taught English at middle and high schools across the Metro Detroit area. She also launched a blended learning program for at-risk students in an alternative setting. Cassandra then transitioned to fully online education, working at a public online charter school where she held various roles, including teacher, content coach, and high school assistant principal. Cassandra joined Fusion in 2020 as part of the launch team of Fusion Global Academy.

Fun Facts and Hobbies

  • Enjoys quality time with her family
  • Regularly volunteers within her community
  • Is a dedicated Disney fan
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