Today we’d like to introduce you to Giesla Tucker.
Hi Giesla, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My path in education has been shaped by a love for working with students and supporting the people who serve them. I’ve worn many hats along the way—teacher, administrator, athletic director, and athletics coach, and have worked across private, charter, and public schools, each experience broadening my perspective on leadership and learning.
Today, I serve as a science teacher, and I coach sports(volleyball, basketball, and track). I also volunteer as a coach for a track club during the summer in Fort Worth, which keeps me closely connected to students and reinforces the lessons of discipline, resilience, and teamwork. Every role I’ve held has helped shape who I am and how I continue to serve.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t always been smooth—transitioning between roles in education and raising four sports-loving girls meant juggling careers, practices, and games. Those challenges taught me resilience, time management, and the importance of relationships.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I currently work as a teacher and athletics coach, supporting students both in the classroom and on the field. I specialize in helping students grow academically, socially, and athletically, drawing on my experience as a former administrator, athletic director, and teacher across private, charter, and public schools. I’m known for combining encouragement with high expectations, helping students build confidence while pushing them to reach their full potential.
I’m proud when I see my students thrive, whether it’s mastering a concept in class or achieving a personal best in their sport.
I’m most proud of being able to say that through all I’ve done professionally, personally I have sent all four of my girls to college on full athletic scholarships. With the youngest set to start this coming fall.
What sets me apart is my hands-on perspective: having worked in so many roles within education, I understand the challenges students and educators face and use that experience to guide, motivate, and inspire those I work with.
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
I grew up under privileged, but was the first in my family to attend college. Ive always been energetic and competitive, I loved sports and learning, and even as a kid, I enjoyed encouraging others. Those early experiences shaped my drive, resilience, and people-centered approach, which guide me today as a teacher and coach.
