Meet our team

Ms. Kimani joined Foundation Academy in 2007 as the Curriculum Implementation Specialist. She later became the Assistant Head of School, and as of July 1, 2017 was appointed to the Head of School. She is responsible for leading our school academically, including the professional development and progress of our faculty. Ms. Kimani came to Foundation Academy with over 30 years of experience as a special education teacher, general education middle school teacher, assistant principal, and even a project manager in a software development company. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (K-12) and Elementary Education (1-8) from Dayton University. She brings with her a variety of talents such as playing the violin, traveling the world, and becoming a Hebrew scholar.

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.