Sonita Bhavra was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She is married and has three children, one boy and two girls. She completed her BSc in Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary in 2004. She then completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary in 2006.

She joined Third Schools to teach at Third Academy in the spring of 2016 where she taught the Junior High grades 7-9, as well as the E4 grades 5-6. She joined ursa in September 2020. She currently teaches Math and Science for the Junior High and Senior High Students in ursa. She also teaches Health to the Junior High Classes and options courses such as Foods. Her teaching approach is student centered to ensure student success. She tries to incorporate many different teaching styles as students learn in different ways.

When not working with students, Sonita is usually busy with her own family. She enjoys reading and one of her favorite authors is John Grisham. She also enjoys cooking and baking. She can make amazing chocolate chip banana bread and delicious veggie lasagna. She also loves hiking, shopping, watching movies and spending time with her family.