Gabriel Melgoza Tucker (He/Him)

Born and raised in the East Bay, I am excited to be a part of an educational community that serves the needs of local families by providing an open and inclusive space. I have been working in childcare and education since I was 10 years old, working as an assistant at Skytown preschool, working for my mother.

Our natural world and outdoor spaces have always been an important part of my life and identity, so WoW provides an amazing opportunity for me to combine my two passions into one, and share them with our community. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from UCSC and my years spent there provided me with a greater appreciation for education centered in nature, specifically its ability to reduce stress and anxiety while learning.

My personal journey both as an educator and as a citizen, has lead me back home to the East Bay, with the goal of finding community in education, without the pressures of the classical educational framework. I see the WoW structure as an important step away from the oppressive nature of classical schooling, and as an important step forward in my career as an educator.