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

Stephanie Kindle

Stephanie Kindle

Medical Academy Team

Greetings Wildcats Family!

I am very excited about the 2024-2025 school year! This will be my second year teaching at MAT in the Medical Academy.

I feel truly blessed to combine my passion for both nursing and teaching to help our future generation. I have been a Registered Nurse for 28 years and a classroom teacher for eight years. My experience prior to teaching includes working as a hospital nurse, home health nurse, public health nurse, and school health nurse. Before teaching at McKeel, I taught Health Science Anatomy & Physiology, Health Science Foundations, Medical Administrative Assisting, Nursing Assisting, and college dual enrollment courses in Medical Terminology and U.S. Healthcare Systems with Polk County Schools.

I have the privilege of teaching middle schoolers at McKeel. I teach Orientation to Health Science Professions/Introduction to Health Science Career Pathways (7th grade) and Medical Skills and Services (8th grade).

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Florida State University and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of South Florida.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends and traveling all over the world. I am blessed with a loving and supportive husband, a son who lives in Orlando, twin daughters attending FSU, and a bonus son and daughter.

I look forward to another year working with the students, staff, and families!