Preschool teacher overcomes rare heart condition to continue life in the classroom

After an emergency surgery, MECC’s Crystal Davis learned more about Marfan Syndrome when doctors told her about a near fatal aortic dissection. After receiving another preventive surgery this winter, Davis is back in the classroom with a new outlook on her role as an early childhood educator.

Lance Schafer and Mallory Roberts

March 3, 2026

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Lance Schafer

Junior Lance Schafer is in his third year of converged media and his second year as directory of photography for the OneMaize team. He hopes to pursue a career in photography. He also loves to go on walks and listening to music

Mallory Roberts

Junior Mallory Roberts has been doing broadcasting for 2 years. My skills are photography and story telling. I play volleyball for maize high and i play club volleyball and i love to take photos

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