” I love teaching because it’s something that lasts a lifetime. I get to influence kids in ways that they are not only going to learn an academic skill, they also learn life lessons.
Donja Harding
NUSD Teacher Named 2024 Teacher of the Year in Sacramento County
The Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) is proud to announce that one of its teachers, Donja Harding, has been selected as one of Sacramento County’s 2024 Teacher of the Year. Harding is a teacher at Leroy Greene Academy (LGA) and has been teaching for more than 17 years. “I love teaching because it’s something that lasts a lifetime. I get to influence kids in ways that they are not only going to learn an academic skill, they also learn life lessons,” Harding says, “and in return I learn from them.”
The 6th – 12th grade history, social studies, and ethnic studies teacher says she draws from her own life experiences and other careers to help students forge their own way. The LGA teacher also encourages students to use their own life lessons to help one another, “students have things to teach, as well,” Harding explains.
Watch Harding share why she loves teaching in this video. To read the article the Sacramento County Office of Education released regarding Harding’s win, click here. Harding also spoke to FOX40 anchor Richard Sharp Monday morning about winning the award. Click here to watch.
To watch the awards ceremony, tune into channel 15 on Comcast, 14 on AT&T U-verse, and 21 on the Consolidated Communications channel on the following dates and times:
- Saturday, September 9 (4:04 p.m.)
- Sunday, September 10 (9:04 a.m.)
- Saturday, September 23 (4:04 p.m.)
- Sunday, September 24 (9:04 a.m.)
(Harding, with her Sacramento County Teacher of the Year trophy, is seen here with her family, Board President Dr. Susan Heredia, Superintendent Dr. Robyn Castillo, Chief Academic Officer Angela Herrera, LGA Principal David Rodriguez, and Executive Director Deidra Powell)
Harding will now advance to the statewide competition where five teachers will be chosen as California Teachers of the Year. Congratulations, Donja Harding, and thank you for your dedication and drive to help students thrive!
