Atlanta, October 12, 2025— Monica Sharma, a veteran educator with 26 years of teaching experience and a passion for making reading “fun, not a chore,” has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 Preface Legacy Award for her extraordinary dedication to early childhood literacy and student mentorship.
The Legacy Award, presented at Preface’s sixth annual Childhood Literacy Gala, honors educators who go above and beyond in shaping lives and fostering a love of learning. Sharma, who currently teaches in North Carolina after spending two decades in Gwinnett County, Georgia, expressed both shock and humility upon receiving the honor.
“It’s such a great honor to receive this award because I feel like it reflects my passion for my students,” Sharma said. “This means more for my students than me. This is what the students deserve.”…