Sonia earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Costa Rica. She later completed an advanced degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of San Isidro Labrador in Costa Rica. Throughout her career, she has pursued ongoing professional development, completing specialized courses such as Gifted Children and Outstanding Talents, Development of Socio-Emotional Competencies, and Developing Phonological Awareness in the Process of Learning to Read and Write in Spanish.

In 2018, she relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia, in the United States. Committed to continuing her professional growth, she enrolled in the Early Childhood Development: Preschool Career Certificate program at Piedmont Virginia Community College, further strengthening her expertise in early childhood education.

Sonia began her teaching career in 2006 as a early childhood lead teacher in both public and private schools in Costa Rica, where she worked for 12 years. From 2011 to 2015, she also served as a university professor at the University of San Isidro Labrador, teaching and mentoring prospective preschool teachers while continuing her work in the classroom. From 2022 to 2025, she operated her own in-home childcare and Spanish program in Charlottesville. In 2025–2026, she began working as an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant at the Charlottesville Waldorf School.

Sonia enjoys hiking, exploring the outdoors, and connecting with nature with her family. She loves donkeys and has a great collection of antique donkey postcards. She also enjoys sharing her love of the Spanish language. Through her Spanish program, Sonia developed strong relationships with local and Latino families while actively promoting bilingual education within the community.