The Republican Club of San Francisco
presents
Sonja Shaw
Chino Valley USD School Board (2022-2026)Republican Candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
APRIL 2026 DINNER SPEAKER SERIES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
Sonja Shaw never planned to run for office. A Chino native who overcame a challenging childhood, she was content as a soccer mom, cheering on her two daughters from the sideline. But when California sidelined parents during debates over closures and mandates, she could no longer just stay a spectator. Sonja's resilience and faith drove her to fight for our families.
Starting out by attending local school board meetings to advocate for her daughters, Sonja's fight for our children grew into a movement. Elected Chino Valley Unified School Board President in 2022, she championed parental rights, winning landmark battles against Sacramento's extreme policies, including a lawsuit from Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Backed by countless parents, she proved families, not politicians, should steer education. Now running for California State Superintendent in 2026, Sonja aims to fix a system where only 46.7% of students read at grade level, transforming schools into launchpads for dreams. A wife and mom guided by faith, she's committed to fighting for every child's future.
THE ITALIAN ATHLETIC CLUB
1630 Stockton Street
Between Union and Filbert Streets
San Francisco
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
Reception 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:45 pm
Speaker 7:45 pm
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
Reception 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:45 pm
Speaker 7:45 pm