Mary Fusco, MA, CAGS, LEP
Understanding every child's unique mind.
Licensed Educational Psychologist · K–12 Psychoeducational Assessments for International Schools & Expat Families
300+
Assessments completed
About Mary
Rigorous expertise, rooted in culture.
Mary Fusco, MA, CAGS, LEP, is a Licensed Educational Psychologist who brings the rigour of U.S. school psychology to the international school community. Having completed more than 300 psychoeducational assessments across public, charter and international schools, she understands both the science of assessment and the realities of the classroom.
Her work bridges families, teachers and leadership teams — translating findings into clear, strengths-based recommendations that genuinely move a child forward.
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Psychoeducational assessments
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Continents of mentorship for new school psychologists
Professional background
Education & Licensure
MA, CAGS — graduate training at WJC, an APA/NCSP-accredited program. Licensed Educational Psychologist in Massachusetts, USA.
U.S. Schools
Public and charter school experience in Boston, Massachusetts and Anchorage, Alaska.
International Schools
Independent consultant to international schools in Poland, Germany, Norway, Denmark, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Saudi Arabia and Morocco.
Beyond the assessment room
An expat, too
Based in Berlin, Germany, in a multicultural Turkish-American household with her husband — she knows the expat journey from the inside.
A traveller at heart
Travel for work and leisure continually deepens her multicultural understanding of the families and schools she serves.
Mentor
Has mentored first-year school psychologists in Nigeria, the USA and Poland.
Speaker
ISPA Annual Conference 2025: “The Power of Culturally Rooted School Psychologists in International Schools.”
Professional memberships
NASP
National Association of School Psychologists
ISPA
International School Psychology Association
ISCA
International School Counselor Association
Services
How I can help
Psychoeducational assessments designed for students in grades K–12 in the international school context — thorough, personalized and genuinely useful to the people who support your child every day.
Psychoeducational Assessments
Primary service · Online & On-Site
IB Schools & IAA
Experienced with International Baccalaureate programmes and Inclusive Access Arrangements requirements.
Expat Families
Assessment that accounts for relocation, transitions and life between cultures.
Strength-Based Approach
Every report highlights what a child does well — and builds support from there.
Learning Disorders
Diagnosis of Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia with clear, actionable recommendations.
ADHD & Autism (ASD)
Comprehensive testing for ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Mental Health
Careful consideration of anxiety and depression within the full picture of the child.
Trauma-Sensitive Practice
A calm, safe and respectful process for every student.
Culturally Informed
Interpretation grounded in cultural background and schooling context.
Multilingual Sensitivity
Thoughtful attention to language development in multilingual learners.
Assessment Approach
Gold-standard measures, thoughtfully applied.
Up-to-date, research-backed tools — always interpreted through a culturally informed, strengths-based lens.
IQ / Cognitive Functioning
Verbal skills, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory and processing speed.
Academic Achievement
Reading, writing and mathematics.
Oral Language Screening
Receptive and expressive language.
Social-Emotional & Behavioral
Social skills, mental health and behavior.
Adaptive Skills
Everyday independence and practical functioning.
Motor Skills Screening
Fine motor development.
Sensory Processing
Sensory processing and sensory integration screening.
Every assessment includes
- Observations
- Rating scales
- Background information
- Teacher input
When U.S.-normed tools are used, demographic considerations for language, cultural background and schooling context are carefully weighed — so results reflect the child, not the test.
Formats
Flexible, online or on-site.
Online
Secure remote assessment and consultation.
In-Person
On-site at international schools.
Types of assessment
Brief Assessment
- Re-assessment of a known profile
- IBDP inclusive access arrangements
- Reviewing existing school supports and accommodations
Comprehensive Assessment
- Initial identification
- Planning for school support and other services
- Setting meaningful goals
Who I Help
I partner with
Schools and families across the globe who want an expert, culturally attuned perspective on a child's learning.
Contact
Get in touch
Whether you're a school looking for a trusted assessment partner or a family seeking clarity and support for your child — I'd love to hear from you.
Based in Berlin, Germany
Serving international schools and families worldwide
Online & on-site
Remote assessments or in-person visits to your school
Thoughtful replies
Every enquiry receives a personal response