@SuperSonoma ~ Socorro Shiels

Socorro Shiels is the superintendent of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District.

Back to school, back to teaching

Posted on September 12, 2019

It’s a great time in schools. Everyone is excited. Things are new and fresh, from school supplies to room decorations to sneakers... Continue

Dude, be nice

Posted on April 25, 2019

‘In many instances it is our young people setting the model for adults.’ I don’t normally wear t-shirts with writing on them.... Continue

Posted on March 27, 2019

By Socorro Shiels | Superintendent, Sonoma Valley Unified School District One of my closest friends has a son who is a wiz on the iPhone.... Continue

Posted on February 27, 2019

It is interesting, being new to the Valley, to join in and listen to community conversations. The kerfuffle in a recent survey about... Continue

Posted on December 6, 2018

This piece seemed easy in concept a month ago. I knew somehow it would be about gratitude and family; the season really calls for that... Continue