Sonja Shaw was elected to the Board of Education in November 2022. Born and raised in Chino, Sonja was educated in Chino Valley schools, and graduated from Ayala High School.

Sonja is a mom of two Chino Valley students, and lives in Chino with her husband, Chris, and two fur family members, Jaxx and Kooper. Before serving on the school Board, she owned and operated two small community businesses: training women in fitness and health and running a professional photography business. She also previously held a California Real Estate License.  Additionally, Sonja leads a community-based Bible study. She was motivated to run for school board to give parents a seat at the education table.

Sonja served as President of the Board of Education in 2023 and 2024 and will continue her presidency in 2025. She represents the District as city of Chino liaison, and as a representative to the Baldy View Regional Occupational Program Commission.