My name is Michelle Poppell.  This is my eigth 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 first grade for four years, third grade for three years and this is my first year teaching fifth grade.  I completed my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida in May 2010.  I am very blessed to be part of the McKeel family.