Consultant. Author. Experienced Administrator and Educator.

Paul Spears is recognized as an innovative trainer, inspirational speaker, pro-active administrator, and dedicated public servant. Paul Spears brings a sense of pride and commitment to his students through engagement of the minds and humor. He has trained more than 20,000 students in various capacities and fields. Highly acclaimed and sought after, Paul is certain to leave a lasting impression with both students and co-workers.
Paul’s leadership and vision have gained international recognition as one of the creators of the Tennessee Department of Corrections Citizen’s Academy. The academy has allowed citizens from across the state to gain a behind the scenes perspective of the largest law enforcement agency in Tennessee.
In 2017, Paul was chosen to lead the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services Training Division. Under his leadership, the department was able to transform from a culture of workplace check the box training to a culture of learning and development. His hard work and dedication allowed the department to become the first cabinet-level agency to have all supervisors complete the state learning pyramid program. That achievement has allowed Paul to become recognized as one of the premier learning leaders in state government. Additionally, Paul’s vision led to the creation of the most intensive Veterans Service Officer Basic Training Course in the Nation. The Veterans Services Accreditation Course has become known as the “Tennessee Model.”
Paul was a member of the State of Tennessee Learning & Development Council where he served as a policy expert and innovation contributor. He was also selected for a state-wide task force that focused on the future of learning and development.