Photo from LifeTouch Photography: Check out the fun fact about English teacher Rebecca Socha below! By: Andreale Mitchell '24 This year, Rebecca Socha started as one of the new English teachers here at DHS. In the days leading up to the beginning of the school year, she was very excited. Socha attended UConn college and … Continue reading DHS students describe new English teacher as welcoming and patient

Photo from Carlin Ali: Ali playing softball in her free time. She will also coach softball this spring at DHS. By Andreale Mitchell '24  Introducing former firefighter Carlin Ali! Ali is Derby High School's new gym teacher. Before becoming a gym teacher, Ali was a firefighter captain and lieutenant. She also worked for the Yankees … Continue reading Carlin Ali: More than a gym teacher

Photo by Andreale Mitchell '23: Maxine Campbell works with a student in a skills class. By Andreale Mitchell Hello DHS, this is one of our new special education teachers, Maxine Campbell. Before Campbell began working here at Dhs she was a hospital fellowship coordinator, and although she did enjoy this job, she always wanted to … Continue reading A special addition to our special education team

Photo by Kristin Parry: The drama class works hard on stage. By Raelynn Harris This year, Derby High School has a new active drama class. The class is based on students who act out a skit of their choice. The class is led by English teacher Kristin Parry period two of the school day. Derby … Continue reading Derby High School’s new drama program led by English teacher Kristin Parry

Image from stateparks.com: Osborndale has beautiful foliage in the fall. Image from stateparks.com: In the summer, Osborndale is the perfect place for a picnic. By JP Akter Osbornedale State Park is something that Derby High School students all know about, but few take advantage of its proximity to the school. It is a park that … Continue reading Osbornedale State Park an under-used asset for the DHS community