Staff
Mrs. Adams
Welcome to 6th Grade! I am very excited about this school year and I am looking forward to a great year. This is my 5th year teaching and my 3rd year at South McKeel Academy. I...
Mrs. Aponte Rogers
Welcome to Kindergarten! Our class name is the Brown Bears and our motto is to Always Do Our Best! Teaching kindergarten for the past 18 years has helped me...
Mrs. Ashcraft
Hello Wildcats! My name is Mrs. Ashcraft, and I'm excited about my 3rd year at SMA. I received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Troy State...
Ms. Baker
Welcome to 1st grade! I am Mrs. Baker. This is my 1st year at South Mckeel, and I am so excited to be part of such a great school! I am a graduate of the University of South Florida with a...
Miss Ballard
Pre-Kindergarten Team - Para
I am so excited to be apart of South McKeel Academy Preschool. I was a McKeel Academy graduate in 2007 and I am currently majoring in Early Childhood Development. This is an amazing school...
Mrs. Benson
Administration - Assistant Principal (K-4)
South McKeel Academy is an exciting place to be. Our students, parents and teachers work together to create an inviting, encouraging and innovative place to learn for all of our...
Mrs. Birge
Welcome to 4th grade!! This is my 6th year teaching 4th grade at South McKeel. Prior to it's opening, I was at McKeel Elementary where I also taught 4th grade. I graduated from Florida...
Ms. Bolender
Hello Wildcats! I am Miss Bolender, I have the privilege of teaching 6th grade math and science while Mrs. Adams is on maternity leave. I am a 2011 graduate of the University of South Florida...
Mrs. Booth
I love teaching kindergarten!!! I grew up in Lakeland, married my high school sweetheart, and attended Florida Southern College. I LOVE garage sales, antiques,...
Mrs. Bowden
Pre-Kindergarten Team - Para
Hello! This is my first year at South Mckeel Academy. I am very excited to be a part of the preschool team. I love working with children and I am looking forward to a great year.
Coach Bradley
Specialists - PE Coach (K-4)
Hi! I 'm Coach Bradley. I have been a physical education teacher for six years. I got my degree from USF. Go Bulls!!! I have been married for 17 years and I have two...
Ms. Brock
Paraprofessionals - PE Para (K-4)
Hi Wildcats! This is my second year at SMA as a PE Paraprofessional. I am ecstatic to have this opportunity to help kids learn fun ways to keep moving and stay healthy . I completely enjoy...
Mrs. Burton
Welcome to Pre-K!!! I am so honored to be working as one of the preschool teachers here at South Mckeel Academy. I am so excited to be able to introduce these little minds to...
Mr. Butts
Paraprofessionals - Para (5-7)
This is my first year at South McKeel Middle School as the middle school Academic Paraprofesssional, and I'm very happy to be a part of the "family". GO...
Mrs. Byrd
Welcome to Second Grade at South McKeel Academy! I'm excited to say that I've been at SMA since it opened after teaching at other schools in the county for a number of years....
Ms. Campbell
I am so happy to be a part of the fifth grade team at South McKeel. I love teaching and I know this is going to be a fabulous year. This is my 16th year teaching. I received my...
Mrs. Case
Welcome Case's Campers! I am so proud to be a part of the McKeel family! This will be my 6th year at South McKeel Academy, and my 11th year teaching 2nd grade. I...
Mrs. Clyne
Hello Wildcats! I am Mrs. Clyne and this is my 2nd year here at SMA. I am so excited for this year and eager to teach my 7th grade students life science. I received my...
Mrs. Conner
Office - Secretary (5-7)
Welcome Wildcat parents and students. I'm the middle school secretary and the Terminal Operator for South McKeel Academy. I am looking forward to another great year. ...
Mrs. Crosser
Specialists - Technology Teacher
Technology Rocks! It is an honor to be South McKeel Academy’s new technology teacher! I am so excited about the changes that I have planned for SMA's technology lab...
Mrs. Cuervo
Paraprofessionals - Clinic Para (5-7)
Hello Wildcats! This is my 3rd year at South McKeel Academy and I am very excited about this year. Prior to coming to South McKeel, I worked for the Polk County school...
Mrs. Czerkiewicz
Paraprofessionals - Media Para (K-4)
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Miss DeGroot
Welcome to Kindergarten! I grew up in Ontario, Canada, but have spent the last 9 years in Ohio and Florida. I graduated from Southeastern University, and spent 1.5 years at...
Ms. DeLoach
Specialists - PE Coach (5-7)
Welcome Wildcats! I get paid to play! Let's get moving! Graduated from Florida Southern College, I have been teaching P.E. for 22 years all...
Mrs. Dorsey
Go Wildcats! I love teaching at SMA! It is a pleasure working with students and watching them learn and grow! Since graduating in 1995 from the University of West...
Ms. Drawdy
What a blessing it is to be a part of the SMA team!!! This is my second year teaching here and we are off to a great start! After graduating from...
Mrs. Dunsford
Specialists - Reading
Welcome to StarBooks Reading Club! Grab a comfy chair and a great book! I am the Reading Specialist for 2nd-4th grade. My goal is to create a warm, learning...
Miss Eiland
Hello Wildcats! I am currently teaching 6th grade, integrated curriculum, Social Studies and Language Arts. I have a Bachelor's of Science from Palm Beach Atlantic University. I...
Mrs. Ellison
Welcome 3rd Graders! My name is Mrs. Ellison and this is my eleventh year teaching in Polk County but my first year teaching at SMA, needless to say, I am very excited! My husband...
Ms. Estridge
Welcome to Fifth Grade! I'm so excited to have such amazing students in my class this year. We are going to learn so much together! Let me tell you a little about myself. I'm a...
Mrs. Fagan
Hello Wildcats! I consider it an honor to be a part of the SMA family and to assist the AMAZING kindergarten team as their Paraprofessional. Everyday is something new and exciting with your...
Mrs. Farris
Welcome Second Graders! I am so excited to begin my second year teaching second grade at South McKeel Academy. I have been an elementary school teacher for 6 years, and I received...
Mrs. Fidy
Administration - Director of Preschool
I am very excited to be the preschool director and guidance counselor at South Mckeel Academy. I graduated from Florida Southern with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and received a...
Mrs. Francis
I love 6th grade!!! I graduated from Florida Southern College in 1997 with a degree in Criminology and Sociology. After a year of working for the state, I realized my...
Mrs. Franklin
Go Wildcats! I'm excited to say I've been at South McKeel since it opened in 2006. I earned my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees...
Mrs. Frost
Welcome, Wildcats! I am Mrs. Frost and I’ve been teaching for 8 years. I graduated from Heidelberg University with a BA in education and a reading endorsement. This is my first year at...
Ms. Futch
Welcome Wildcats! I'm so excited to be part of the McKeel Family! I graduated from The University of South Florida. I have a daughter, who plays fastpitch softball for...
Mrs. Gentry
Paraprofessionals - Clinic Para (K-4)
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Mrs. Georgevich
Welcome to 6th grade at South McKeel! Originally from Ohio, I am a graduate of The Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes!). This is my 10th year teaching 6th grade, and my 3rd year...
Mrs. Germany
This will be my 10th year teaching middle school students and my third year at South McKeel Academy. At SMA, I have the privilege of teaching Math and Robotics on the 7th grade Jaguars Team. Please...
Ms. Giampaolo
I am so happy to be a part of the fourth grade family at South McKeel. I love teaching and I know this is going to be a fabulous year. This is my 9th year teaching. I...
Mrs. Gonzalez
Paraprofessionals - Para (K-4)
This is my 4th year working at South McKeel Academy as a Paraprofessional. You might see me in the bus line, the lunchroom, or even in the hallway working with a student. I am a...
Mrs. Hall
Hello Wildcats! My name is Janine Hall. I graduated from Florida Southern College. I have been teaching in Polk County for over 10 years, and have enjoyed my last four years at...
Ms. Hamlin
Hi Wildcats! I am happy to say that this is my third year teaching at South McKeel. I received my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1996 and my Master's Degree in...
Mrs. Harris
Hello Wildcats! I am Mrs. Harris and I have been teaching for 16 years. This is my seventh year as a McKeel teacher. I graduated from the University of South Florida with a...
Mrs. Hartung
Welcome! This is my sixth year teaching fourth grade at South McKeel having previously taught at Scott Lake and Valleyview. I'm a graduate of The Ohio State University.
Ms. Hatten
Ms. Hatten holds a Masters Degree in Education from Florida State University but is proud to be a FLORIDA GATOR fan! This is her 7th year of teaching in Polk County and...
Miss Hoover
Welcome! Here is a little information about me... This is my sixth year of teaching kindergarten and I have been fortunate enough to be with South McKeel since our first year. I...
Ms. Huffaker
It's going to be a great year in 5th grade! My name is Michelle Huffaker. I am a proud graduate of Southeastern University. I'm very excited about starting my 18th year of teaching....
Mrs. Hulin
Specialists - Music Teacher
Hello! I'm glad to be returning for a second year at South McKeel, and I'm very grateful for the continued opportunity to teach music with Mrs. Meche. Working at SMA has...
Mrs. Kelly-Rodriguez
This is my sixth year teaching, and third year teaching middle school at South McKeel Academy. I received a Bachelors Degree in Business from Southeastern University and completed my education...
Mrs. Legg
I have been teaching for eleven years; my certification is in elementary education, K through 6th grades. I also have a degree in psychology. Years ago in Michigan and Indiana, I...
Miss Lewis
Hello, Wildcats! I'm Miss Lewis and this is my 6th year teaching first grade at South McKeel Academy. I attended Florida State University and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education...
Mrs. Lund
Hi 7th grade Wildcats! I look forward to my third year here at SMA teaching 7th grade Social Studies and Art. I earned my B.S. in Multidisciplinary Studies in...
Ms. Mahon
This is my sixth year at South McKeel. I am very excited to be teaching 5th grade this year. I will be teaching Language Arts and Social Studies. My team...
Mrs. Maready
Welcome to 4th Grade!! This is my 6th year of teaching here at South Mckeel. Before coming to South Mckeel, I taught Fourth Grade at Valleyview Elementary. I am looking...
Mrs. Martin
Welcome to 6th grade. My name is Mrs. Victoria Hannover-Martin and this is my 3rd year teaching 6th grade at South Mckeel and my 6th year teaching. I am a graduate of Florida...
Miss McCullough
Having completed my second year of teaching at South McKeel Academy, I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to do what I love. Now embarking on my third...
Mrs. McDonald
Office - Secretary
Hi Wildcats! My name is Julie McDonald and this is my second year working at South McKeel Academy. The elementary office is a very busy place and I love it! Let me tell...
Mrs. Meche
Specialists - Music Teacher
Welcome to Music at South McKeel Academy! This is my 6th year teaching music at SMA to Kindergarten through fifth grade students and my 3rd year working with our middle school...
Mrs. Merritt
Hello, Wildcats! This is my seventh year teaching and my fourth year as part of the South McKeel family. I am a graduate of Florida Southern College (go Mocs!) with a major in...
Mrs. Morris
Administration - Principal
Welcome to South McKeel! I am very excited about the 2011-2012 school year. This is my thirteenth year as a McKeel administrator and fourth year at South...
Mrs. Nakamura
Welcome to first grade! This is my second year teaching at South McKeel and it is a privilege to be a part of such a wonderful family of teachers, staff and students! After...
Mrs. Nations
I am so thrilled to be a member of the Mckeel Family. This will be my second year at South Mckeel teaching 4th grade and my 16th year of teaching altogether. I earned my bachelors...
Mrs. Nelson
Welcome to 3rd grade! I graduated from Wheaton College in Chicago (go Cubs!) with a B.A. in Elementary Education. This will be my third year teaching 3rd grade at...
Mrs. Oglialoro
Hello! Welcome to South McKeel Academy. After teaching first grade at SMA since 2006, I am very excited to begin this year a preschool teacher. I graduated from Florida...
Miss Paladino
Hello and Welcome Wildcats! My name is Miss Paladino and I am a graduate from Florida Southern College with a degree in Elementary Education. I absolutely love teaching kindergarten and I am so...
Mrs. Pandolfi
Office - Principal's Secretary
Hi there Wildcats! My name is Sherri Pandolfi and I work as the principal's secretary. This is my second year at SMA after subbing here for two years and I love seeing the...
Mrs. Patterson
Specialists - Guidance Counselor
Welcome parents and students! This is my second year at South McKeel Academy as your school counselor. I feel privileged to be a part of the SMA team. I received my Bachelors...
Miss Polomcean
I graduated from the University of South Florida in 2009, with a B.A. in Psychology. This will be my third year teaching math at SMA. However, I am very excited to add Web 2.0 to my list for...
Mrs. Powell
Administration - Director of Middle School
Hello Wildcats! I am excited to be at South McKeel this year as the Director of Middle School. While this may be my first year at South McKeel full time, I am no stranger to...
Mrs. Robillard
Paraprofessionals - Para (K-4)
Besides being called 'Mrs. R.', students have also referred to me as 'Mrs. Boulevard' and 'Mrs. Lavallard'! No matter what my name though, I love being the 3rd and...
Miss Rodgers
Paraprofessionals - PE Para (5-7)
Hey Wildcats! I'm so excited to be back for another awesome year here at SMA! We have a lot of new and exciting activities planned for you in P.E. this year! Fun Fact: For those of...
Ms. K. Rogers
Happy New Year Wildcats! My name is Ms. Rogers and I love teaching Kindergarten at SMA! I graduated from Florida Southern College with a B.S. degree in Early Childhood/Elementary...
Mrs. S. Rogers
I am a 2002 graduate from Florida Southern College. Go Mocs! This will be my eigth year teaching and my third year with South McKeel Academy. I teach 7th grade...
Mrs. Roth
Specialists - ESE
As the ESE Facilitator for South McKeel Academy, I work with students, teachers and parents in a variety of capacities. I am beginning my 13th year with McKeel Academy and each year I love my...
Mrs. Seely
Welcome Wildcats! I'm Mrs. Seely and I am so proud to be part of the McKeel team! This is my 6th year at South Mckeel Academy, and my 17th year in the education...
Mrs. Sells
Greetings fellow wildcats! I have been teaching 19 years, and have begun my third year as a fifth grade teacher at South McKeel Academy. I am a graduate of the...
Ms. Shearin
Pre-Kindergarten Team - Secretary
Hello! My name is Ms.Shannon this is my second year as the Preschool Secretary. I am Very excited about this opportunity to work with such a wonderful staff!!!
Mrs. Silveira
Hello! I'm Mrs. Silveira and I teach 7th grade Language Arts and Creative Writing at SMA. I'm so excited to be in the McKeel family for a third year. I graduated from Florida State...
Mrs. Small
Welcome to second grade! I have been teaching at various schools in Polk County since 1984. I am lucky to be a part of the teaching staff at SMA. What a wonderful...
Mrs. Smith
Hi, Wildcats! I am so excited to join the McKeel family. This is my first year at SMA and my eighth year teaching First Grade! This is such an important year full of so...
Coach Tamayo
Specialists - PE Coach (K-4)
Let's Go Wildcats!! I am so happy to be back for my 2nd year of teaching PE at SMA! If you haven't noticed I had a name change because I got married at the end of last...
Miss Taylor
Hello Wildcats! My name is Miss Taylor and I am excited to begin my second year of teaching at South McKeel Academy. My philosophy of teaching is centered around making learning fun and...
Mrs. Tompkins
Specialists - Gifted
I am excited to be entering my 9th year at Mckeel. I previously taught third and fifth grade at McKeel Elementary before teaching alpha at South McKeel. I graduated from Florida...
Mrs. Viers
Welcome Wildcats!! I have been teaching and learning for nineteen years. I earned my Degree in Education from Florida Southern College. I have taught...
Mrs. White
I received my degree from the University of South Florida in Biology Education. I've taught many sciences in both middle and high school including Life Science, Earth Science, Physical...
Mrs. S. Williams
Welcome SMA Wildcats! This is my seventh year teaching 3rd grade and my sixth year at South Mckeel. I earned my Bachelors in Elementary Education...
Ms. T. Williams
Arrrr mateys! I'm Ms. Williams. I am thrilled to be teaching 2nd grade again here at SMA! I've been teaching for 22 years now. I have two daughters of my...
Mrs. M. Williams
Pre-Kindergarten Team - Para
Hello! This is my first year at South McKeel Academy, and I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to do what I love. I am currently majoring in Early Childhood Development and I am looking...
Dr. Wills
I'm excited to be a member of the SMA family this year! I graduated in 1990 from Agnes Scott College with a BA in economics. After a year or two in retail management, I found...