Leah Tackitt graduated high school from Greene County High School in 2012. She received her Bachelor of Music Education Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and her Masters of Music Education Degree from William Carey University.
Mrs. Tackitt served as the assistant band director of George County High School from July 2017- December 2019. Then she served as Director of Bands for the George County School District from December 2019 through May 2021.
Mrs. Tackitt resides in Biloxi with her husband, Adam Tackitt, and their two dogs, Toby and Carrie. The Tackitt’s enjoy reading, taking walks with their pups, and playing video games. This is Mrs. Tackitt's second year as part of the Gulfport Band Family.