Mrs. Spurgeon - Principal
Welcome to McKeel Elementary Academy! I have been in the education field for eleven years with this being my eighth year in the McKeel system. I received my bachelor's degree from University of South Florida and my master's degree from... 
Mrs. Seeber - Assistant Principal
I have had the pleasure of working in the field of education for eleven years. I earned my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Florida Southern College and my Masters Degree in Educational Administrationfrom the University of South...
Mrs. Hewitt - Principal's Secretary
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Ms. Prati - Guidance Counselor
Welcome to McKeel Elementary Academy!
This is myfirst year at McKeelElementary Academyand I am very excited about the opportunity to get to know you and your child!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns, or...
Mrs. Luce
Welcome to Kindergarten! My name is Mrs. Luce and I'm excited to join your family as you embark on an important milestone in your child's life. I have my degree in Pre-K/Primary/Elementary Education from Florida Southern College and LOVE...
Ms. Bartlett
I am a graduate of the University of South Florida and am certified to teach grades K-6. I've known from an early age that teaching was exactly what I wanted to do. I consider it a privilege to teach every single one of my students....
Ms. Minick
Hi, I am glad to be teaching your child. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have been teaching for 29 years. I graduated from Florida Atlantic University and furthered my education at Florida Southern College. I am certified in: Special...
Mrs. Chisholm
I am a very fortunate person to have found a job doing what I am most passionate about, teaching! This is my 11th year teaching, and it just gets better. I strive to meet every child's needs on a personal level, with a loving approach to...
Mrs. Stephenson
Teaching is an exciting adventure. I have been teaching at Mckeel Elementary for 5 years. I have taught fifth, third, and now first grade. I graduated from Florida Southern College in 2005, with a degree in Elementary Education. Teaching students to...
Ms. Pierce
Welcome to McKeel Elementary Academy!This is my first year at McKeel, and I'm very excited to be joining the team. I've previously had the wonderful opportunity of teaching first grade andI really enjoyed it! I'm a graduate of...
Mrs. Burek
I am a graduate of Southeastern University where I received my BA degree in Elementary Education. In addition, to my BA degree I received my MA degree specializing in Curriculum Instruction from Nova University. Finally in 2008, I became a National...
Mrs. Streets
My name is Amanda Streets I have been teaching at Mckeel Elementary for three years now. I graduated from Florida Southern College with a degree in Elementary Education.
I have enjoyed every year at Mckeel so far and am excited about more years to...
Ms. Poston
My name is Danielle Poston. I am a graduate from Florida Southern College. I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I strive to helpeach studentachieve excellence. I believe that learning should be fun and challenging.Iincorporate...
Mrs. Burse
It is hard to believe that this is my 12th year teaching! As I created a scrapbook recently featuring all of my former classes, I realized that my very first group of little kindergarteners will be graduating from high school next...
Mrs. O'Connor
Here's a little bit of information about me...
My husband and I are both originally from Greenville, South Carolina. We came to Florida to attend Southeastern University. We have been married for a year and a half now! Josh and I happily...
Ms. Lindenlauf
My name is Michelle Lindenlauf. This is my fifth year teaching. I began my my teaching career at McKeel Elementary as a college intern in 2005. Following my graduation from Florida Southern College, I began teaching first grade at McKeel. I taught...
Mrs. Long
I have had the pleasure of teaching at McKeel Elementary for 3 years now! I graduated from the University of South Florida in Lakeland, earning my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. I taught 3rd grade for two years and then was given...
Mrs. Masters
Thomas Edison once said, "I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun." Those words express my feelings about the 23 years I have had the privilege of teaching and learning with my students from grades kindergarten all the way to fifth...
Mrs. Rees
This is my seventh year teaching at McKeel Elementary.I love teaching at Mckeel! I am a graduate of Florida Southern College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I am certified in Elementary Education grades K-6 and also in...
Mrs. Bridges
It is my firm belief that every single one of my students has the ability to not only achieve, but to excel to the highest extent that they desire. It is my purpose, and passion to enable this aspiration, to become an actualization each and every...
Mrs. McKenzie
This is my 22nd year as an educator, and I am still loving every minute of this profession. Everyday is an exciting teaching and learning experience at McKeel Academy.
I was born on the island of Cuba, and have 5 siblings. I came to the United...
Ms. Castro
Education, “the act or process of imparting or acquiring knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.” The preceding definition as referenced by dictionary.com in...
Coach G.
I have been with Mckeel for 9 years and have been the PE coach at Mckeel Elementary for 5 years. I am a Lakeland native and graduate of LHS....GO NAUGHTS!!! I recieved my Bachelors Degree from Florida A&M University in Elementary...
Mrs. Roth
As the ESE Facilitator for McKeel Elementary and South McKeel Academy, I work with students, teachers and parents in a variety of capacities. I am beginning my 12th year withMcKeel Academy and each year I love my job even more. Please feel free to...
Ms. Blair
Ms. Blair is the technology and gifted teacher for McKeel Elementary Academy. This is her seventh year at the McKeel schools and third year at McKeel Elementary. The thing she loves best about teaching is helping her students to learn and create...
Ms. Maner
Welcome to Music and Art at McKeel Elementary! This is my 4th year teaching at McKeel, but my first year at McKeel Elementary. The last three years I taught 5th grade at South McKeel Academy, and I am excited about teaching art and music this...
Mrs. Clayton
This is my 11th year working in elementary education and my 4th year at McKeel Elementary . I've cherished every day with my students and the staff here!! I spend most of my days in our school Media Center checking out books and reading...
Mrs. Hughes
My name is Janet Hughes. I have been workingat McKeel for a year now and it has been a great experience. I enjoy coming to work and making a difference in your children's life. I currently work in the front office and hope to receive my teaching...
Mrs. Ritter
My name is Jodi Ritter. This is my fifth year working at McKeel Elementary Academy as a paraprofessional. I absolutely love working with the students of McKeel every day. My husband and I have two children, Jacob who is in ninth grade and Kailee who...
Ms. Daykin
My name is Kristie Daykin. I have been working at McKeel Elementary Academy for three years and have enjoyed every minute! I began working at McKeel as the P.E. para, but for the past two years I have been working in the school clinic. I have...
