Bay Village Schools welcome new athletic/activities director

Matthew J. Spellman will be the new athletic/activities director for the Bay Village City School District. He was hired on Monday, July 12, at the Bay Village Board of Education meeting.

Spellman has served as an athletic director/assistant principal for the Vermilion Local Schools since July 2008. Prior to that, he was student activities director for the Chardon Local School District and assistant athletic director at Wickliffe High School. His background includes teaching high school mathematics and coaching varsity and junior varsity football, high school basketball and track.

Spellman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Baldwin-Wallace College and a Master of Education, Sport Management degree from Cleveland State University. His post-graduate work in educational administration was done at Ursuline College.

Spellman and his wife, Heather, live in Bay Village with their three preschool-aged sons. “We love the neighborhoods here and the fact that there are always children playing outside,” he said. “I was able to watch the homecoming parade here last year and we just loved seeing the whole community come out and participate in that.” Spellman said he enjoys every aspect of the athletic/activities director’s job, and enjoys working with the band leaders and the cheerleading squads, as well as sports and clubs.

“Matthew has the right experience and the professionalism to do well in this important role,” said Clint Keener, superintendent of the Bay Village City School District. “He understands the focus on the students and the important relationship between the schools and the community. We are very happy to have him join us.”

Spellman begins his new assignment on August 1. He replaces Mark Smithberger, who will leave the district to become assistant principal at Strongsville High School.

Karen Derby is the Public Information Officer for the Bay Village City School District.