Students Name: Addyson Marvel
1. Why did you choose to enroll in the Legacy Medical Academy Pre-Nursing program at your school?
“I chose to enroll in the Legacy Medical Academy Pre nursing program because I’m interested in working in the medical field.
Instructor Spotlight: Award-winning Instructor Toni Watson Preparing Next Gen of Healthcare Professionals at Carmel H.S.
Instructor Spotlight: Award-winning Instructor Toni Watson Preparing Next Gen of Healthcare Professionals at Carmel H.S.
Toni Watson joined the Legacy team this fall to lead Carmel High School’s Pre-Nursing Pathway Program, bringing real-world experience to the classroom. Her experience spans direct patient care, healthcare administration, and workforce development—giving students a firsthand look at how healthcare works both at the bedside and behind the scenes.
Legacy Medical Academy Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Delio, BSN, RN
Bringing Hands-On Learning to Mishawaka’s Future CNAs
For Jennifer, nursing started as a childhood dream sketched in a first-grade drawing: “baby nurse.” She made good on that promise: Earning her BSN from IUSB and spending 16 years in Labor & Delivery at Memorial Hospital. Later, with three teens at home, she shifted to Allied Surgery Center for day hours and less holiday/weekend strain. Last year, she joined Legacy Medical Academy’s adult CNA program; this year, she’s teaching Mishawaka High School’s students, too.
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Student Responses:
1. The reason I chose to enroll in the Legacy Medical Academy Pre- Nursing program at my school is because I have a strong interest in healthcare and helping others. I also knew that it would be a great experience to start learning medical skills while still being in high school and that caught my attention.
Legacy Medical Academy Educator Spotlight: Raquel Rivera, BSN, RN
From Bedside to Classroom – How Raquel Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Caregivers
After more than two decades at the bedside, Raquel never imagined her next chapter in nursing would take place in a classroom. But when she saw a post from Legacy Medical Academy looking for CNA instructors, something stirred.
Legacy Medical Academy Educator Spotlight: Nicole Jagers, RN
Nikki’s healthcare journey began in 2013, when she earned her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. Since then, she has served in nearly every corner of the healthcare field — from nursing facilities and home healthcare to dialysis clinics and hospital settings. She went on to earn her RN degree, working in medical-surgical and step-down units, […]
Concord student of the month- Kay Hughes
Kay Hughes is a senior at Concord High School. She excels in the classroom, and has excellent bedside manner. During clinicals, she demonstrates compassionate care with a smile and can-do attitude. We are happy she has chosen to enter the healthcare field. She hopes by obtaining her CNA license she will have gained a stepping […]
Legacy Medical Academy Educator Spotlight: Lena Maroska, LPN
Building confidence, compassion, and career pathways at Eastern Hancock High School.
At Eastern Hancock High School, just East of Indianapolis, students in the pre-nursing pathway are gaining much more than a certification—they’re gaining clarity, confidence, and experience that will shape their futures in healthcare. And at the center of that transformation is their instructor, Lena Maroska, LPN, who brings over a decade of nursing experience, a deep connection to the community, and a genuine passion for teaching.
Students Name: Emily Alejandre-Osorio
1. Why did you choose to enroll in the Legacy Medical Academy Pre-Nursing program at your school?
“The reason why I enrolled in the Legacy Medical Academy Pre-Nursing program at my school is because of my interest in the medical field.
Legacy Medical Academy Educator Spotlight: Jessie Daniel, BSN, RN
Launching New Prairie High School’s first CNA cohort with hands-on learning, confidence-building, and community impact.
For Jessie Daniel, BSN, RN, nursing and teaching run in the family. After earning her BSN from IUSB in 2023 and serving in the surgical and step-down ICUs at Saint Joseph Health System–Mishawaka, she discovered she also loved precepting, showing new nurses “the right way” through real-world practice.