Updated Acceptance Dates

Acceptance letter dates for McKeel Academy Mulberry have been updated to match our other schools. The corrected dates are as follows:

McKeel Academy of Technology: February 2, 2026
Preschool (MAC, MAM, SMA): February 2, 2026

McKeel Academy Central: February 9, 2026
McKeel Academy Mulberry: February 9, 2026
South McKeel Academy: February 9, 2026

Mark Dunsford

Mark Dunsford

Assistant Principal of Curriculum

Greetings McKeel Community!

I began as an educator at McKeel Academy in 2001.  During my first six year tenure (2001-2007) I was a teacher, Assistant Baseball Coach, and Athletic Director.  Opportunities arose for me to pursue additional experience in administration for which I went to Auburndale High School as Dean of Students, College and Career Specialist, and Academy's Coordinator.  From there I moved to Polk County School's District Office as the Polk Academies Coordinator for the District.  It is with great pleasure that I am the Assistant Principal of Curriculum!

I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education/Teacher Education from Warner University.  I also hold a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.  I look forward to serving the students, parents, and teachers of McKeel Academy of Technology.