Sonna Williams

Sonna Williams is an educator with over 23 years of experience currently serving in a leadership role with Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools in Winston-Salem, NC. She began her career motivated by a desire to help others and build positive foundations for young learners, inspired by her own impactful teacher, Madeline Gerald. Her areas of expertise include leadership and collaboration, where she focuses on motivating and supporting colleagues and students. Sonna holds an EDS in Educational Leadership and a degree in Human Resources and Organizational Leadership. She is certified for Early Childhood Administration and has completed the assistant principal program pipeline through her district. She is currently pursuing her doctorate while maintaining active memberships in FCAE, NCAE, the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Through her sorority work, she contributes to nonprofit efforts supporting public schools via donations and events. Sonna attributes her drive to her humble upbringing, which keeps her grounded and committed to overcoming statistical odds in her professional journey.