Jeremy Bohnenstiehl
Science Team
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year and this year I will be teaching Physical Science and Biology. This will be my fourteenth year teaching for TSMA, and I previously taught 7th grade science at MAT along with 5th and 6th grade science at South McKeel Academy. Before teaching at TSMA, I taught 4th grade in Polk County for 8 years. In total, I have been teaching for 22 years and am looking forward to this year!
Along with teaching, I am the head coach for the girls' golf team. My family is also part of the McKeel family, as my wife, Chantel, is the Art teacher at McKeel Academy Central, and my daughter, Samantha, graduated from MAT in 2024. I am originally from Illinois, and I received a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing golf, going to the beach, and watching sports. I am so very excited to get the upcoming year started!
Behavior Expectations
Because The Schools of McKeel Academy recognizes and values its role in developing employable adults, an emphasis is placed on helping students build a portfolio of skills essential to success in the classroom and in the future workforce. These expectations not only ensure an orderly and efficient classroom, they also encourage students to be responsible, accountable, respectful and empathetic to others. Coaching is provided throughout the year by faculty and staff as well as peer "House Leaders".
1. Follow directions.
2. Takes responsibility for own actions; demonstrates self control.
3. Completes and submits quality classwork.
4. Listens respectfully and acknowledges the thinking of others.
5. Displays best effort.
6. Uses technology in accordance with school policies.
Contact Information
If you ever need to contact me please email me at: jeremybohnenstiehl@mckeelschools.com
A couple of other ways to reach me are by writing a note in the agenda or leaving me a message in the office.
Sports Science Elective
I am excited to teach Sports Science as an elective course! This course will discuss the following topics: sportsmanship, proper nutrition, weight training, forms of sports, and how science relates to every sport a child may play. Along with this, I plan on having some guest speakers such as the Flying Tigers, Lakeland Tropics, Lakeland Magic, etc come in and discuss what it takes to succeed in and out of the classroom!!! If you have any questions, please email me.