Sonja began her career as a middle school math teacher in Oregon, WI. She is currently a middle school math instructional coach and interventionist in Fort Atkinson, WI. Sonja has led K–8 professional development around shifts in the Common Core State Standards. She has also led book discussions in her district and on Twitter around The 5 Practices in Practice and Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. Trained in Math Recovery, she and a colleague presented “Beyond the Algorithm: Getting Students Ready for Algebra through Structuring” at the 2018 National Math Recovery Conference. Sonja believes in the power that high quality mathematics instruction has as an equalizer of opportunity for underserved and underrepresented students. She is passionate about creating mathematics classrooms where ALL students have access to high quality, equitable, and FUN math instruction. In her free time, Sonja enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.