About Me

Leia Klein is a senior at Effingham High School who loves storytelling, the performing arts, and giving back to her community. Academically, she ranks at the top of her class and is an active member of the National Honor Society. When she isn't in the classroom, you can find her taking center stage as a lead in school plays, performing in musicals, or taking the field with the color guard. Outside of school, Leia serves as a Patient Ambassador for Shriners Hospitals for Children, where she gets to advocate for and represent an organization close to her heart.

Through the Effingham County CEO program, she is excited to learn real-world business skills, build meaningful professional connections, and discover how to turn her passion for the arts into a future career. After graduation, Leia plans to attend Johnson University to major in Media Arts