Sonia Howells
Student, Editor, and Writer in United States
Sonia Howells is a PhD candidate in Education at San José State University, specializing in educational leadership. Her research investigates leadership practices that improve teaching and learning outcomes, school improvement, and organizational culture in educational institutions.
Deeply committed to the transformative power of education, her scholarly interests also span the intersections of education with history and financial technology (fintech). She explores how strong educational leadership can equip learners and institutions to address technological change and draw on historical insights in policy and practice.
In addition to her academic work, Sonia is a freelance writer on health and wellness topics for a local magazine in San José. This work strengthens her ability to communicate complex ideas accessibly to diverse audiences and reflects her interest in holistic approaches to well-being.
She is also an enthusiastic chess player (Chess.com: SoniaHowells), an activity that hones strategic thinking, patience, and analytical skills she brings to her research and leadership studies.
Sonia welcomes connections with fellow researchers, educators, and scholars interested in educational leadership, innovation in education, interdisciplinary studies, or the intersections of education, health, history, and technology.