Our Leadership Team
Bridge to Asia is fortunate enough to have the participation and support of dedicated educators who are passionate about providing students a chance to explore the world through exciting travel opportunities and homestay cultural programs.
Dr. Michael Shea
Program Director
Dr. Shea founded the Bridge to Asia Program in the Fall of 2022. Dr. Shea has a PhD in Political Science and an MAT in Social Studies Education for Grades 6-12 and he teaches AP US Government and Politics and AP Comparative Government and Politics. Dr. Shea has traveled for education, research, humanitarian aid, cultural exchange, and pleasure to many countries the Caribbean, East Asia, Europe, and South Asia. Dr. Shea led our inaugural visit to Japan in 2025.
Ms. Sarah Rhodes
Program Coordinator
Ms. Rhodes joined the Bridge to Asia Program in the spring of 2024. Ms. Rhodes teaches both AP and on-level Psychology and has also taught World History, U. S. History, and American Government. Ms. Rhodes has traveled to Japan as well as throughout Europe and has been instrumental in the success of our Cambridge-Yamate Homestay Cultural Exchange. Ms. Rhodes accompanied us on our inaugural visit to Japan in 2025.
Mrs. Emily Ahmed
Program Coordinator
Mrs. Ahmed joined the Bridge to Asia Program in the fall of 2023. Mrs. Ahmed has an MA in East Asian Studies and teaches AP US Government and Politics, World History, and Human Geography. Mrs. Ahmed studied Political Science at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea where she earned an MA in Political Science. Mrs. Ahmed has traveled throughout Asia and Europe and accompanied us on our inaugural visit to Japan in 2025.
