Meet our team

Paul Shoemaker is an experienced educator with a passion for empowering young people. With a BA in Sports and Recreation Management from Tiffin University and an Ohio Non-Tax education license, he has dedicated 17 years to shaping the lives of students. Principal Shoemaker brings a wealth of experience from previous roles as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Arcadia, as well as Athletic Director, Assistant Principal of Discipline, and Director of Academic Success at Calvert Catholic Schools. He is committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment at Bridges, where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. He believes in the importance of kindness, compassion, and community, and strives to create a welcoming atmosphere for all. Outside of school, Principal Shoemaker is an avid sports enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his family: wife Gina and children AJ, Braxton, Leah, and Macie.

Kyle Glispie is the Regional Vice President of the Academy of Arts & Technology and a proud 2007 graduate of the University of Toledo. Having experienced education from nearly every angle, Kyle spent ten years as an elementary school teacher, five years as a school principal, and the past four years as a regional director of academics. In this most recent role, he supported multiple ACCEL schools with data-driven instruction, teacher coaching, and effective teaching methodologies.

Kyle’s passion for education was ignited in the fourth grade by a teacher who made a profound impact on his life. This experience inspired his lifelong commitment to mentoring and coaching children. His vision for the school is to build a safe, supportive learning environment where families, the community, and the school collaborate to create a positive experience for youth. He is dedicated to ensuring that the arts are fully integrated into the core curriculum, giving students rich opportunities to express themselves creatively using both artistic and technological mediums.

Outside of his career in education, Kyle enjoys singing and playing music with his band, reading, listening to vinyl records, exercising, and spending quality time with his family. He is incredibly excited about the future of the Academy of Arts & Technology and looks forward to building strong community relationships, meeting student families, and creating a truly memorable artistic experience for all students.