Sonia Gregory is a settler Canadian whose grandparents were Ukrainian and French-Canadian. Sonia joined the Beaufort Delta Education Council in 2008 as a Program Support Teacher at Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson on the traditional lands of the Tetlit Gwich'in. In 2015, she left Fort McPherson to become the principal at Chief Paul Niditchie School in Tsiigehtchic on the traditional lands of the Gwichya Gwich'in. Sonia joined the Regional office in 2020 supporting Inclusive Schooling. Prior to moving to the Northwest Territories, Sonia worked in her home province of Saskatchewan for 14 years as a classroom teacher, inclusive education teacher, and a school administrator. Sonia completed her education in Saskatchewan and holds degrees in Education, Inclusive Education, and Land-based Indigenous Education. Sonia's experience ranges from small, multi-graded JK-9 schools with 20 students, to high schools with 500 students.
Sonia's educational philosophy is grounded in creating inclusive environments for students that reflect the values, norms, and traditions of their families, communities, and culture. Sonia believes in educational programming that is based on the goals and aspirations of children and their families, and that recognizes, honours, and develops the child's unique gifts and talents. Sonia enjoys engaging and working collaboratively with communities and being involved in community activities. In her free time, Sonia enjoys baking, cooking, and going for walks on the land.