Alternative Private School Encourages Innovation and Creative Learning to Make the Impossible, Possible

Fusion Academy & Learning Center Presents Unique Learning Experiences to Maximize Engagement

In its ongoing effort to engage its students in unique exercises that drive their desire to learn and pursue their passions, Fusion Academy & Learning Center Pasadena, an alternative, college-prep private school offering one-to-one classes, personalized teaching methods and flexible scheduling for students in grades 6-12, recently hosted Ronald Ligtenberg, the founder of Skyway Foundation, for a lesson that inspired students to dream, create, and explore.

Mr. Ligtenberg’s words stressed to students that they have the power to make the impossible, possible, and he used as a primary example his founding of an innovative event company with the seemingly impossible idea of creating music events for the hearing impaired. A passion for music led Mr. Ligtenberg to conceptualizing bringing the all-encompassing emotional component of music to life by providing vibrating floors, aromas, food, and visual screens to translate what people feel through music for his deaf audiences.

“Ronald has encouraged our students to remain empowered by their ideas, large or small, because things which seem impossible initially can be accessible in reality through hard work and perseverance,” said Francisco Ayala, head of school. “Inspiring them to commit to their passions will undoubtedly shape the way they connect to one another and the world.”

Will Marcil, 9^th grader at Fusion Academy and Los Angeles resident, is one student who took the message to heart while feeling inspired by the late inventor and Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, and his influence across generations.

“In the minds of many Americans, Jobs was an innovator who truly made the impossible, possible. Technologically, he pulled us light-years into the future in mere decades,” said Mariam Doulatshahi, French teacher. “Will wanted to bring awareness to the accomplishments he has made, and honor Jobs as someone who truly thought outside the box, and succeeded in making his seemingly impossible visions a reality.”

Taking advantage of Will’s love for satirical news sources to further engage him in his French class, Ms. Doulatshahi suggested that he begin writing articles for The Onion in French, as a way to pay homage to Jobs. He reflected on how Apple will be affected by the loss of its late founder, and drew on his creativity to write an article on Apple’s latest product, the iPancreas.

Parents interested in learning more about Fusion Academy & Learning Center Pasadena are encouraged to contact the school at (866) 241-2218 to set up a tour or visitwww.FusionPasadena.com for more information.