Private Schools

Fusion Academy Brooklyn is a fully accredited 1-to-1 private school for grades 4-12, where personalized education unlocks the full potential of students with learning, social, or emotional differences.

The Brooklyn Middle School Collective is a progressive and rigorous microschool and homeschool for 6th-12th-grade students that is now in its 8th year. Through a balance of academic rigor, creative inquiry, personal attention, and project-based learning across academic subjects, students become increasingly dynamic thinkers. Director of the Brooklyn Middle School Collective, Theresa O’Neill Walsh is a seasoned educator who blends a progressive, student-centered philosophy with proven, results-driven academic support in math, humanities, the ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, and SAT exams, as well as personal statements for college applications. Her approach balances warmth and rigor—nurturing curiosity and confidence while driving measurable academic growth. Known for her ability to make challenging concepts accessible and engaging, Theresa’s students consistently gain admission to top-tier independent schools across New York City, thriving both academically and personally.