Sonia Newman serves as Head of School at Hillel Community Day School, where she leads with a deep commitment to joyful, inquiry-driven, Torah-grounded education. She partners closely with families, faculty, and the broader Jewish community to ensure that every child is known, supported, and inspired to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. 

Under Sonia’s leadership, Hillel Community Day School is engaged in a period of renewal and growth, strengthening academic excellence while deepening Jewish identity, belonging, and connection to Israel. Her leadership focuses on instructional excellence, faculty development, student support systems, and strong governance structures that ensure long-term sustainability. The school is advancing as an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School, reflecting a shared commitment to thoughtful curriculum design, reflective teaching practice, and whole-child education. 

Grounded in Jewish values and guided by a belief that education is both an intellectual and moral endeavor, Sonia views schools as sacred communities of learning. She is dedicated to nurturing principled, compassionate, and curious learners who are prepared to thrive, lead, and contribute meaningfully to the Jewish people and the world. She works in close partnership with the Board of Trustees to steward the school’s mission and long-term vitality.