​ABOUT LEONA 

Leona grew up in a small, rural Ohio town during the early part of the 20th century. She was an outstanding student who valued school and loved to learn, but because of societal expectations at the time, her formal education was limited to just seven years.  Leona's experience was not unusual for women in her time or for countless other minorities.  Even today, access to educational opportunities is not equal for all genders, races, and socio-economic groups in America.

​As an organization with a mission to "Empower all students to own their futures by creating schools that redefine what is possible," we are proud that our organization bears Leona's name. She symbolizes our company's commitment to creating educational opportunities and changing life chances for all young people.