Sonia was born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico. She loves the cultural richness and gastronomy that the city of Oaxaca offers. Sonia has a Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy from the Benito Juárez Autonomous University of Oaxaca. She worked for four years as a teacher in an elementary school and two years as the director of an adult school in Mexico. Sonia currently lives in Oakland. She has worked as a Spanish teacher at the Montclaire Elementary School for two years. Sonia became part of the La Plazita team five years ago. She loves teaching and enjoys her job. Whenever she gets the opportunity, she takes Child Development classes and workshops to keep learning and applying that into her everyday teaching. Sonia likes to listen to music, read, and watch movies.