McKenzie Beck is sixteen years old, and she was born and raised in Santa Cruz County. She has loved reading ever since she was a little girl. As a child, McKenzie was often found teaching her dolls to read. She started dancing at the age of two, competing at age six, and is now on a successful competitive dance team. Her love of children inspired her to start this program for toddlers. McKenzie plans to study education in college and become an elementary school teacher.