Board Chair Statement

“The future of The Schools of McKeel Academy has never been brighter! With Michele Spurgeon as Director of Schools and Alan Black as Chief Strategic Officer, this dynamic leadership pair brings both continuity and bold vision. Together, they will elevate our schools’ vision of producing lifelong learners and leaders who thrive in our global society.”

—Andrew Snyder, Board Chair
The Schools of McKeel Academy

Laurie Bailey

Laurie Bailey

3rd Grade Team

Hello Wildcats!  I'm so excited to be a part of the amazing 3rd grade team at South Mckeel.  I graduated from Georgia Southern University with a BS in Elementary Education.  I taught 3rd grade in Hillsborough County for eight years before starting my family.  I was blessed to be able to stay home while my boys were young.  I started subbing at SMA and soon realized I wanted to be back in the classroom full time.  I love teaching and look forward to coming to work everyday.  I am starting my 10th year at SMA.  I have 2 sons, one is a junior at FSU and the other is a freshman at UF.   I look forward to an exciting year of learning and growth with a great group of students.