McKenzie leads Kid Village for infants – grade 5 at the Shorewood Campus. After serving in Kid Village throughout her time in high school and college, she began to develop a deep-rooted joy for teaching children about God’s love. McKenzie is passionate about coming alongside parents to help raise tiny disciples of Jesus at The Village. Her goal is to create a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn who Jesus is, how much He loves us, and what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus.

McKenzie was born and raised in Morris, Illinois. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2018, McKenzie began attending The Village with her family, and has served in Kid Village ever since.