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

Chad Sell

Chad Sell

Specialists

I am thrilled to be returning for another year of learning with the MAC family! This is my 7th year of teaching elementary music; previously I was at Kathleen Elementary School where I was awarded the honor of Teacher of the Year in 2020. I graduated from Southeastern University with degrees in Music Education and Cello Performance. I consider what I do to be the best job in the world -- I get to sing, dance, play games, and generally act silly while creating music with students all day long! I also enjoy acting and music directing at Lakeland Community Theater, as well as teaching private lessons in piano, string instruments, and saxophone.