Meet the Legacy Scholars

Aaron Dick is pursuing a degree in Social Studies Education at Malone University, where he is preparing for a career helping students learn, grow, and discover their potential. His passion for teaching began at a young age and has been shaped by the teachers and coaches who made a lasting impact on his own life.

Aaron hopes to follow their example by becoming a teacher who not only shares knowledge but also builds meaningful relationships and encourages students through challenges. Guided by his faith and a desire to serve others, he hopes to create a classroom where students feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Through education, Aaron looks forward to making a lasting difference in the lives of the next generation.

Allea Graves is pursuing a degree in Music Education at Malone University, combining her lifelong love of music with a passion for teaching. After feeling confirmation of her calling to music at a church conference, Allea began to see education as a way to use her gifts to serve others and make a lasting impact.

Allea hopes to teach in a public school, where she can encourage students and reflect Christ’s love through kindness, integrity, and intentional care. Her faith shapes both her academic journey and her desire to use her talents to glorify God and serve others.

Brooklyn Dishong is pursuing a degree in Education at Malone University, with a goal of becoming a pediatric speech therapist. Her passion for serving others grew from seeing the lasting impact that therapists and educators have had on children, including members of her own family. These experiences inspired her desire to help children overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Brooklyn’s faith and commitment to serving others have shaped her journey, from volunteering in children’s ministry to mentoring younger students and serving in her community. She hopes to use her education and God-given gifts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, helping each one feel seen, valued, and encouraged to grow.

Erika Craig is pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Malone University, where she is preparing for a career dedicated to helping others find healing, hope, and lasting change. Her passion for counseling is rooted in her faith, personal experiences, and years of serving individuals and families in need.

Through her work at a local pregnancy center, Erika developed a deeper calling to walk alongside those who are hurting, overlooked, or facing difficult circumstances. She hopes to use her education and Christ-centered approach to counseling to help individuals and families overcome challenges, break generational cycles, and discover the hope of a new beginning. Erika views counseling as a ministry and is committed to serving others with compassion, wisdom, and the skills she continues to develop through her education.

Josefina Freeman is pursuing a degree in Education at Malone University, where she hopes to prepare for a career teaching and shaping the lives of young children. Her passion for teaching is rooted in her faith and a desire to reflect Christ’s love through everyday acts of service.

A mission trip to the Dominican Republic helped Josefina recognize the impact of meaningful connections and the importance of sharing Christ’s love in even the smallest moments. Inspired by this experience, she hopes to create a classroom where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. Josefina’s goal is to lead students toward Christ through her example and to make a lasting difference in their lives through education.