you are more than just a teacher.
Reviews
Workshop Participant
“Thank you for speaking up and being a voice. I loved your session. Being Puerto Rican, having PTSD, a Gonzalez...it all spoke to me. “
Dr. Richard Warren: Maryland State Teacher of the Year 2019
“As an educator always seeking inspiration and guidance for navigating the complexities of today’s diverse classrooms, hearing Sofias speak proves to be an enlightening and empowering experience. She skillfully tackled the pressing need for educators to embrace change and advocate for what our schools need. Through the address, Sofia adeptly intertwined personal anecdotes and real-world instances, highlighting the importance of educators and their role in improved the quality of education. If you get an opportunity to catch Sofia in action, I highly recommend that you do.”
Workshop Participant
“So inspiring to hear you speak. I loved every moment of it.”
College educator/ friend
“Hearing Sofia speak about social justice and education reform is powerful. You can feel her passion in every word—she doesn’t just talk about change, she embodies it. The way she connects her personal experiences in the classroom to the bigger picture of systemic injustice is so real and raw, it stays with you. It's not just inspiring—it moves you to reflect, to act, and to be part of the change. Every time I hear her speak, I walk away more informed, more motivated, and more ready to fight for what’s right in education.”
sofia chavez, iEA Aspiring Educators Chairperson
As a fellow Latina educator, hearing Sofia speak to the experiences that my family and communities know too well was incredibly powerful. Sofia's keynote was so much more than a speech or presentation. It was an experience. Even with over 200 people in a room, Mrs. G touched each and every person with her contagious passion and presence. During a time when education is actively under attack, Sofia reminded us of why now, more than ever, we need to roll up our sleeves and get to work. I will never forget Sofia's message and the way it instilled a call to action within myself and my professional spaces. It was an absolute honor to hear and feel the presence of a great trailblazer in education
“Sofia’s keynote was a powerful commencement of our conference - by combining history and her vision of just schools, Sofia reminds us that when ALL of us work to lift up our students and harness their power, an educator can make a profound impact on their community. Thank you, Mrs. G, for being the voice our members needed and deserved to hear.”
