Meeting Info

David Engstrom started as the Superintendent of Robbinsdale Area Schools in 2021. He grew up in the town of Mountain Lake, southwest of the Twin Cities, and received his Master of Education degree from the University of Minnesota. He taught for many years in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Beginning in 2001, Engstrom served in Colorado Springs School District 11 as a teacher, an assistant principal, principal, and most recently as Deputy Superintendent of Achievement, Learning, and Leadership.

Before his time in Colorado, Mr. Engstrom taught business and marketing for seven years at Champlin Park High School in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Prior to beginning a career in education, he worked in marketing and ran a small business. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Communications from John Brown University in Arkansas; a Master's Degree in Marketing Education from the University of Minnesota; Career and Technical Education leadership from Colorado State University; and Superintendent and Principal credentials from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.