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Be ready the FUSION way

Fusion Collegiate is a FREE public charter collegiate high school in the Calgary area offering distinctive collegiate programming and a transformative student experience that includes rigorous academics, career exploration, foundational pathway skills, work integrated learning, apprenticeships, post-secondary campus learning, dual credential, and dual credit opportunities. Fusion Collegiate’s focus is on assisting students to discover and advance in a pathway of choice, providing accelerated college preparation and a clear pathway to post-secondary. 

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Students will not ‘miss’ or have to ‘catch up’ on time spent in these enriched learning opportunities, they are integrated and support the curriculum outcomes, skill building and competency development.

Fusion Approach

Fusion delivers high quality, integrated, vocational and skilled pathway education.

Pathways and Programs

Fusion Pathways: Students can choose from the specialized pathways in business and entrepreneurship; animal and health sciences; skilled trades; or pursue an open pathway (blended). Integration of relevant and emergent digital transformation technologies are integrated throughout all pathways to build competency and ensure students graduate with the digital technology skills required for their future success.

Meet The Fusion Team

Chris Meaden

Superintendent

Chris Meaden is excited to be part of the inaugural Fusion team. She has enjoyed a few “short” decades as a teacher and leader in elementary, middle and high schools. Highlights of her career include work in gifted education, career development and educational partnerships. She enjoyed the opportunity to open a new high school while learning from a Canadian astronaut. She is fortunate to have worked, too, as a district leader in one of the largest and progressive school jurisdictions in Canada. Chris is a proud mom who is keen to help others further their skills through pathway learning, successful transitions and entrepreneurship.

Bradey Thompson

Principal & Co-Founder

Bradey has worked with students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 over his 24 years in public education.  He has been a principal in two different school settings and has been in a leadership role for over half of his career.  He brings extensive experience in partnering with post-secondary, industry and community partners to offer a wide range of learning opportunities and student support.  He believes that learning should be meaningful, engaging and should foster an enthusiasm in students for lifelong learning. He is very excited about the future of learning with Fusion Collegiate. 

Kyra Bogensberger

Student Services, Director of Learning

Kyra has spent 28 years in education in settings ranging from elementary to high school.  In the last half of her career she has had the privilege of opening 3 new schools, one as a teacher, one as a Learning Leader and in 2013 a new high school in Calgary as an administrator. Kyra is excited to come on board with Fusion in the planning stages and opening year. Her passion area is working with students to help them set direction and support them to reach their full potential.

Lisa Betterton

Assistant Principal & Co-Founder

Lisa has been an educator for over 15 years, and she is dedicated to transforming student learning through pathway education. Her classrooms are characterized by creativity, collaboration, and a deep sense of community, where every student feels valued and supported. She has extensive experience collaborating with post-secondaries and industry partners in support of skilled training and dual credit programming. She has enjoyed her education career as a Learning Specialist, Learning Leader, and Off-campus Coordinator. As a mum of two teenagers, Lisa understands the intricate balance between nurturing young minds in the classroom and creating a supportive environment at home. Her personal experiences as a parent have enriched her pedagogical approach, allowing her to empathize with the diverse needs of her students and cultivate a nurturing learning environment.

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