River Valley Tech Center

Some of the most impactful journeys into healthcare begin long before college or clinicals — they start in classrooms like those at River Valley Tech Center.

For countless future nurses, Health Studies Instructor Lara Peck has been a mentor, advocate, and guiding force — helping students build the confidence, compassion, and critical skills needed to succeed in nursing and healthcare careers.

As we close out National Nurses Week, it is especially meaningful to recognize Lara and the lasting impact she continues to make on the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Chapter Five, the final installment of our Nursing Stories series, features Lara’s heartfelt and inspiring reflections on her personal journey and the powerful role educators play in shaping the future of nursing.

Thank you, Lara, for the lives you’ve touched and the future caregivers you continue to inspire every day.



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