Rachel Mellion has been selected to be the principal of Renaissance Charter School at Cypress. Mellion has
more than 17 years of experience in various leadership
and teaching positions. She most recently served as executive director of school transformation in the Office
of Transformation and Innovation and worked with the Innovation Zone schools in Rhode Island. Prior to that,
she served as executive director of curriculum, instruction and professional learning at Providence Schools in Providence, RI where she also served as principal, reading coach and ESL teacher.
Mellion earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
elementary education with a minor in behavioral science from University of Hartford in West Hartford, CT. She also earned a Master of Arts degree as a reading specialist and a Master of Arts degree in administration and supervision (educational leadership) from University of Rhode Island in North Kingstown, RI.
“Ms. Mellion brings a strong background in innovation to our school and has been greatly successful in building strong community partnerships,” said Sherry Hage, chief academic officer of Charter Schools USA, the management company that is responsible for the daily operations of the school. “Her diverse background will serve our students very well as we continue on our journey to greatness.”
Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is part of the Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) family of schools. CSUSA is the first education management company to receive accreditation through AdvanceED, and is one of the nation’s leading charter school management companies, serving kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2015-2016 school year, CSUSA will operate 75 schools in seven states serving nearly 70,000 students. The high-performing charter school network is rated as an “A” district. CSUSA provides comprehensive education management services to corporations, government entities and non-profit organizations. CSUSA schools are individually developed to meet the unique needs and requirements of the community. CSUSA educational advantages include integrated technology, parental involvement contracts, student uniforms, enforced discipline policies, highly qualified and motivated staff, community focus and high academic performance.
Enrollment for Renaissance Charter School at Cypress is underway; interested parents can learn more or apply online at www.cypresscharter.org. To schedule a tour, please call 561-282-5860.
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