Fusion in Action: JerMaiyia Green Builds Career Skills at Zaxby’s

JerMaiyia Green, a Gateway Academy and Hopkinsville High School (HHS) student, is gaining valuable work experience through the Fusion Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. This year, Zaxby’s joined the CCPS co-op program, opening new doors for students like JerMaiyia to develop essential skills while contributing to the local workforce.

At Zaxby’s, JerMaiyia is learning a wide range of skills that will serve her well in any career. These include customer service, teamwork, time management, and effective communication. She is also gaining experience in food preparation, inventory management, restaurant operations, and workplace safety. Each of these skills builds her confidence and prepares her for future opportunities.

Zaxby’s is no stranger to the capable and hardworking students of CCPS, but their new partnership with the Fusion WBL program demonstrates their commitment to helping students grow. By providing a supportive environment for hands-on learning, Zaxby’s is playing a vital role in shaping the next generation of professionals.

Thank you, Zaxby’s, for hosting JerMaiyia and giving her the chance to expand her skills and prepare for the future. Partnerships like this are what make the Fusion program a success!

For more information about the Fusion Work-Based Learning Program, or to learn how your organization can get involved, please contact:

Kelly L. Gates
Workforce Programs Specialist
Kelly.Gates@christian.kyschools.us
270-887-7030

Crystal Richards
Crystal Richardshttp://ccpsstudentlife.com
For as long as I can remember, I've been a teacher. My first students were fellow middle school musicians learning to play the flute, and my professional journey officially began at just nineteen years old, balancing engineering classes during the day with teaching preschool in the afternoons. Over the years, I've had the privilege of teaching students from preschool through adults in a wide variety of subjects, including Algebra to web design to English as second language. Those experiences taught me that great teaching isn't about a single subject—it's about meeting students where they are, helping them discover their strengths, and inspiring them to keep learning. Today, I teach 7th grade Social Studies at Hopkinsville Middle School, where I strive to bring history to life and help students see how the past shapes the world around them and that everyone is connected. Outside the classroom, I'm a proud mom of four who loves traveling, writing, creating art, and telling the stories that make our schools and community special. Through CCPS Student Life, I enjoy celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our students, educators, and programs. Every story is an opportunity to showcase the talent, perseverance, and heart that make Christian County Public Schools such a special place.

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