Sophia Sladic is a 20 year old student, currently enrolled in her 3rd year of Concurrent Education and Visual Arts at the University of Windsor. At a young age she developed a genuine passion for the arts. Over time and with the guidance of mentors, she also found a love for teaching. Sophia has dedicated the majority of her time to teaching art to underprivileged youth in the Windsor Essex community. She is a volunteer at Art Windsor Essex and is a lasting member of Windsor Light Music Theatre where she has developed her experiences and connections with the art community. These opportunities have helped her expand her abilities to learn, teach, and inspire others.Sophia is an advocate for the arts. She helps bring art into the lives of others, benefiting mental health and expression for young people in our community. As an artist, she believes that being a part of a creative community can help to support, motivate, and encourage others. After graduating, Sophia aspires to travel abroad and teach children in developing countries. Using art as an international language, she wants to gain a greater appreciation of culture and to create a positive impact in the lives of her students. Sophia believes that all children deserve to experience a proper education.

Miss Tecumseh is a pageant that Sophia has always wanted to be a part of since she was a young girl. Sophia is an independent individual who is unafraid of risks. Her kindness and determination makes it easy for her to build relationships and take on new challenges. She is excited to finally have the opportunity to be on stage and prove to herself that with strength, perseverance, and faith, anything is possible.