Tessa was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has been happily married to Terrance for 25 years and they are the proud parents of two adult children. A passion for learning and trying new things is what drives Tessa to do what she loves best, which is teaching children. She has taught children with intellectual disabilities over the last 16 years and has been employed as an educator over 20+ years.

Tessa graduated with a B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies from Southern University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Teaching children is an honor God has blessed her with. She looks forward to continuing this journey as she pursues a Masters of Education degree. Tessa is determined not to let anything dim the light that shines from within her. She is a woman with the right heart posture towards God, and is an avid encourager.