Rebecca Thomas Gieskes

Rebecca Thomas Gieskes serves as the Chief of Staff at the Texas Public Charter Schools Association since June 2021, overseeing internal strategy execution and team alignment. Previously, as Vice President of Advocacy, Rebecca developed strategies to enhance support for public charter schools throughout Texas. Rebecca's extensive experience includes roles at YES Prep Public Schools, where Rebecca managed over fifty-five teachers and excelled in teaching AP Government. Other notable positions include Public Policy Advisor at Leadership for Educational Equity and Content Specialist at Teach For America, contributing to advocacy and professional development initiatives. Rebecca's early teaching career spanned various roles in local school districts and private institutions, showcasing a robust commitment to educational equity and student performance. Rebecca holds a Master of Arts in Political Science, focusing on Public Policy and Public Administration from Eastern Illinois University and a Bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

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Texas Public Charter Schools Association

The Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA) is committed to making sure every child in Texas has access to a high-quality public school that will set them on the path to success. Working toward this vision of the future, our mission is to support and advocate for a policy and regulatory climate that ensures every student in Texas has access to ever-improving public school options. We provide responsive membership support and resources to help schools meet a high bar for academic and financial accountability. And, we ensure that public charter schools have a voice wherever policy decisions are made—at the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Legislature, and the State Board of Education. TPCSA has been recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents and listed in Fortune magazine’s top 100 Best Workplaces in Texas. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @TPCSANews


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