Her Story
About Natacha
Natacha Dieudonné is an accomplished educator, instructional leader, and school administrator with more than 25 years of experience dedicated to advancing student achievement and educational equity. Currently serving as an Assistant Head of School and Assistant Principal with Boston Public Schools, she provides instructional and operational leadership while overseeing the Toussaint L'Ouverture Academy Haitian Dual Language Program. Throughout her career, she has served as a mathematics teacher, instructional coach, principal, and administrator, building professional learning communities that empower educators and create meaningful learning experiences for students.
Natacha's expertise lies in mathematics education, instructional coaching, and leadership development. She began her career in education in 2001 and has since earned an impressive academic foundation that includes a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education with concentrations in Mathematics and Psychology, a Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics from National Louis University, a master's degree in Counseling and Religious Studies, and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. A licensed educator in Illinois and licensed school administrator in Massachusetts, she is committed to helping teachers strengthen instructional practice through coaching, data-driven decision-making, and collaborative leadership.
Beyond her leadership roles, Natacha is an active member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM), the Haitian Professionals Network, and the Harvard Club of Boston, and she has participated as a Kahn Fellow. A Golden Apple Award nominee for Excellence in Teaching, she is recognized for her unwavering commitment to transparency, honesty, faith, and service. Passionate about creating lasting impact in Black and Brown communities, Natacha continues to champion equitable educational opportunities while developing future educators and leaders who are dedicated to student success.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Natacha
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to having had great educators and excellent, committed, sacrificial parents who pushed education and made sure all three kids went to college and earned advanced degrees.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
To know why you do what you do. Always be focused and be solid and anchored in what your purpose is.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Enter it knowing why, with a clear mind and clear understanding that this is not where you come to get rich. This is where you come because you feel grounded, because you know that you have something to offer and an impact that you want to make.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges have a lot to do with our current political climate creating fear and despair that impacts students' attendance and ability to see themselves beyond obstacles, especially in Black and Brown communities.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Transparency, honesty, commitment and faith. Being anchored and understanding your why. Motivated by the opportunity to have impact.
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