In 2002, Sondy was first elected to the State Assembly to represent the 79th district, which covers the western parts of Madison and Middleton, Blue Mounds, Cross Plains, Fitchburg, Mount Horeb, Springdale, Vermont, and Verona.
Born in Madison, she graduated from River Valley High School and attended Madison Area Technical College and Edgewood College.
Sondy was attracted to the legislature due to educational issues and was recruited by fellow Democrats. She served her school district as an education advocate and member of the school board legislative committee. She believes that it is vital that Wisconsin supports an educational system which will produce productive, responsible citizens.
Current Ranking Member Chair of the Assembly Committee on Education, Sondy is also a sitting member on the Committee on Housing and the Committee on Children and Families. Her primary focus is on education issues, domestic and family issues and corrections.
A widow with one daughter in college, Sondy enjoys collecting antiques, kayaking, biking, and spending time with her family.