Fusion Charter Announces Susan Nisan as its New Principal

Fusion Charter, a program of human services agency Aspiranet, is excited to announce Susan Nisan as its new principal.

Nisan has 19 years of experience working in charter schools and is excited about working with the local community to drive the vision and goals for Fusion Charter. Since starting with Fusion Charter in July, Nisan has already begun to implement new programs that will benefit Fusion students, including a meal program through the Turlock Unified School District that will provide breakfast and lunch and Friday morning life skills programs with community visitors.

"I am looking forward to becoming a part of each student's future team,” said Nisan. “The faculty and I are planning new activities that will help students earn additional credits toward high school graduation and connect with the local community.”

Throughout her career, Nisan has worked to bring students creative educational opportunities through alternative programs. Before accepting her new position at Fusion Charter, Nisan served four years as principal of Valley Charter High School in Modesto, which was honored as a California Gold Ribbon School in 2015. Previously, Nisan worked for 15 years with families and students from kindergarten through grade 12 at Keyes to Learning Charter School.

Fusion Charter is a free public charter school providing a unique educational opportunity for students who desire a more personalized approach to education. The school opened in 2014 and serves students in grades 7-12 in Stanislaus County. Fusion Charter is currently enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. For more information on enrollment, visit www.fusioncharter.org.

About Aspiranet

Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) strengthens children, youth, families and communities through seven core programs including: Foster Care, Adoption, Residential, Transition Age Youth, Behavioral Health, Intensive Home Based Services and Family and Community Services throughout 45 locations within California.

Founded in 1975 as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, Calif., Aspiranet is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies in the state. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet serves more than 10,000 families each year. For more information, please visit www.aspiranet.org.