Sofia Gonzalez (also known as Mrs. G), is a proud Latina and Chicago-born educator with 15 years of experience in the high school Urban Education classroom. As a result of teaching in inner-city neighborhoods her entire career, she saw great disparities among at-risk youth and realized they were lacking fair access to resources and fair shakes. She became more than just a teacher and cut a new path of advocacy and justice work in education as a result.
She is an education activist who fights tirelessly for her students and teachers of color on the margins.
Mrs. G. is a sought-after public speaker regarding the state of education who is known for her cutting-edge presentations and dynamic illustrations with a passion that’s infectious.
A fellow in a variety of spaces like Fulbright, Latinos for Education, and Urban Leaders Fellowship, Sofia remains a leading voice for education equity, racial justice, and closing the achievement gap in the 21st-century classroom and beyond.
Awards & Fellowships
Storytellers for Change 2022
Latinos for Education 2022
Fulbright India-Teachers for Global Classrooms 2023
Urban Leaders Fellowship DC: 2022
School Ambassador Fellowship Finalist: US Department of Education
“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.”
-Dr. Richard Warren: 2019 Maryland State Teacher of the Year
Project 214
She and a dedicated team started a nonprofit called Project 214 in honor of her first classroom number- Room 214. Due to Sofia seeing the school-to-prison pipeline, young parents with no registered address, and eventually losing students to gang and to gun violence, she desired to do something about it. They are committed to promoting education, providing resources, and provoking change for teachers and students in underserved areas both locally and internationally. Known for their most successful girl’s campaign “Her Turn,” Project 214 aims to become a leading voice in the nonprofit space regarding education equity for all through features and funding for teachers and students who lack access and quality resources.
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Sofia Speaks 