Tinkergarten
Adam Grindstaff has worked in various roles over the past two decades. Adam started their career in 1996 as a Teacher at North St. Francois County R-1 School District. In 2000, they became a Principal at West St. Francois R-IV School District. Adam then moved to DE SOTO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 73 in 2003, where they served as a Principal until 2018. During this time, they also served as a CASA Volunteer at CASA of Jefferson County and a Marion MST Magnet Teacher at Marion School District. In 2017, they became a Tinkergarten Leader at Tinkergarten, where they trained kids ages 0-8 in outside learning through play. In 2019, they became a Building Principal at Charleston R-1 School District.
Adam Grindstaff began their educational journey in 1994 when they graduated with a Bachelor of Arts - BA from Central Methodist University, majoring in K-8 Education/Early Childhood Education/Middle School Endorsement. In 1997, they continued their studies at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, earning an Advanced/Specialist in Educational Administration degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. In 1999, they completed their Master of Education - MEd from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis, majoring in Educational Administration and Supervision.
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Tinkergarten
Tinkergarten helps families get outside to make the most of their kids’ early learning years. Designed by education experts and loved by busy families throughout the United States, its play-based outdoor curriculum guides parents in raising healthy, confident, and capable kids.