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

Mary Jo Sturm

Mary Jo Sturm

Paraprofessionals

I attended school at the University of Northern Iowa and I've worked in education for 19 years.  I seem to gravitate to the area of books, learning environments, and History topics. I have worked in Elementary and Middle Schools. My current assignment is assisting in grades 4, 5, and 6. 

"The world is full of nice people.  If you can't find one, be one." --- Nishan Panwar

My day includes assisting with morning, bus, and lunch duty, assisting in the classrooms, covering classes, and facilitating small group learning. I enjoy watching the students progress and become more confident, independent learners. I look forward to my  eleventh year with the Wildcat Team at McKeel Academy Central!