In this episode of the Derby Difference podcast, host Jeff Natale interviews McKenzie Lynch, a second-grade teacher at Derby Academy. McKenzie shares her journey to teaching, her teaching philosophy, and the importance of social emotional learning in the classroom. She discusses her role as the social studies department chair, her experiences in classroom design and remodeling, and the unique perspective of being both a teacher and a parent at Derby. The conversation highlights the significance of building strong classroom communities, fostering student confidence, and the connections that define the Derby Academy experience.