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

Casina Ewert

Casina Ewert

Science Team


I am a Marine Science and Biology teacher and I love getting to know my students. This is my 9th year of teaching science. My first 5 years were spent at Lakeland High School. Before my teaching career began, I worked with midwives in labor and delivery at a birth center here in Lakeland. When I am not teaching or learning, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 children. We love to play disc golf, watch a good movie, or cook a fun meal together and play board games.