Background
Adamson, David Robert was born on May 15, 1949 in Riverside, California, United States. Son of Robert Vern and Marion Emma (Morison) Adamson.
Adamson, David Robert was born on May 15, 1949 in Riverside, California, United States. Son of Robert Vern and Marion Emma (Morison) Adamson.
Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1971. Master of Education, University Utah, 1975. Postgraduate, Utah State University, 1978.
Resource teacher, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, 1971-1976;
guidance consultant, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, 1976-1977;
coordinator special education, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, 1977-1982;
principal elementary school, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, 1982-1987;
year round principal, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, 1987-1988;
associate director school operations, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, 1988-1992;
coordinator Reading Is Fundamental program, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, 1977-1980;
coordinator handicapped ski program, Granite School District, Salt Lake City, 1978-1981;
director elementary school services, Granite School District, 1992-1993;
director special education, Granite School District, since 1993. Adjunct instructor U. Utah, Sal Lake City, since 1981. Member Professional Practices Commission, Utah Office Education, 1977-1980.
Presenter in field to national and state conversations.
Volunteer Boy Scouts American, Salt Lake City, 1971-1981. Delegate county and state Democratic conventions, 1980. Big Brother volunteer Presbyterian Church United States of America, since 1978.
Member Council for Exceptional Children (president Salt Lake chapter 1977-1978, Utah federation 1981-1982), Utah Association Elementary School Principals (secretary-treasurer 1985-1986, Utah Distinguished Principal award 1988), Granite Education Association (executive board 1974-1977), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Nyla Jean Gerber, October 8, 1982. Children: Scott D., Tyler J., Michael B.