Fusion Education Group Names Bryan Lively as CEO to Lead Next Era of Personalized Education

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Education Group, the leader in personalized, 1-to-1 education, has appointed Bryan Lively as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025.

Fusion operates more than 80 campuses in 18 states, and an online academy serving students in 35+ countries. Its pioneering 1-to-1 model—one student and one teacher per classroom—set the standard for student-centered education.

Since joining Fusion as a consultant in early 2023, Lively quickly demonstrated a deep passion and alignment with Fusion's mission. In August 2023, he became President and has since visited every Fusion campus, connecting personally with students, staff, and families.

"I'm honored to lead Fusion Education Group and help expand the power of our personalized learning model," said Lively. "I've seen how transformative 1-to-1 education can be for students and their families, and I'm eager to grow our impact. Our team is focused on strategic growth, both in the U.S. and abroad, while delivering best-in-class educational outcomes. Our student achievement scores grow 41% more in a school year than those of peer-students nationally."

Lively succeeds Jeff Poole, who will become Vice Chairman. Poole will focus on long-term initiatives, including international expansion and strategic partnerships.

"Bryan is a visionary leader who understands the heart of Fusion," said Poole. "His drive, clarity of purpose, and passion for our mission have already made a lasting impression. I'm excited to work closely with him as we drive Fusion's next wave of growth."

Lively brings more than 20 years of experience scaling mission-driven businesses across education, multi-unit retail, e-commerce, and technology. He was instrumental in Moosejaw's rise from startup to national retail and e-commerce brand before its acquisition by Walmart. He also scaled CrowdRise from infancy to high-growth ahead of its GoFundMe acquisition, and doubled Goldfish Swim School's national footprint as VP of Operations & Technology. His expertise spans growth strategy, operations, people, finance, real estate, technology, and brand development.

About Fusion Academy
Fusion Academy is the world's leader in personalized education, serving more than 12,000 students through Fusion Academy's 80 U.S. campuses, Barnstable Academy in New Jersey, and Fusion Global Academy's live virtual platform in 35+ countries. Fusion's revolutionary 1-to-1 model personalizes every class for each student's strengths, pace, and learning needs—especially those with learning differences or social-emotional challenges. Backed by research and accreditation, Fusion empowers students to thrive academically and personally. Learn more at https://www.fusionacademy.com/.

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