The Okaloosa County School Board approved Lisa Tucker as the Assistant Principal at Destin Middle School at the September 12, 2022, School Board meeting.
Lisa Tucker has had the privilege to serve in a variety of classroom and district leadership positions during more than 25 years in education. Tucker earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Journalism from Judson College, Master of Arts in K-12 Education from Tusculum University, School Counseling certification through the University of West Alabama, and a master’s in educational leadership from the American College of Education.
Prior to joining the Okaloosa County School District, Tucker served in Georgia as a District Coordinator for ELA and World Languages. She has also served as the principal of a private elementary school and a professional development trainer and research consultant for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
During her time in Okaloosa County, Tucker has served as a school counselor and District Student Services Specialist coordinating English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Fine Arts, World Languages, and the Canvas Learning Management System. She is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa and is an adjunct professor for Northwest Florida State College. She is married to Dr. Bobby Tucker, Pastor of Grace Church in Walton County.
Tucker is a champion for middle school education and is passionate about exploring educational technologies to support the growing diversity among students and families in the Florida Panhandle. She looks forward to the opportunity to serve and grow with the Marlin Nation at Destin Middle School.