Influential Woman · Education /Entrepreneur/Indie Author
April Grob
Teacher / Author / Entrepreneur, School District of University City/ Indie Author / Small Business Owner
St. Louis, MO 63146
I was nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching but was disqualified for lacking 5 years of experience, which nearly made me quit teaching science. I'm glad I didn't!
April Grob · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About April
April Grob is a dedicated educator with over a decade of experience teaching in the Ferguson-Florissant School District and now with the School District of University City. She specializes in elementary and middle school education, working with students from kindergarten through eighth grade to build strong foundations in reading, writing, math, science, and critical thinking. Known for her adaptability and skill in managing classrooms of varying sizes, April excels at creating engaging learning experiences that meet each child’s unique needs. In addition to her teaching career, April is a self-published author who shares her creativity and love of storytelling with a wider audience. She earned a Bachelors in General Education with a certificate in Teaching and a minor in psychology from Columbia College, along with certification in STEM education from Maryville University of Saint Louis. Her background in both education and psychology allows her to approach teaching with a holistic understanding of student development and learning strategies. This also contributes to her skills of hosting her own STEM Coding Camp for the month of June as well as being a Coding Camp Teacher for Maryville University's Coding Camp.
Outside the classroom, April is passionate about volunteering and community involvement. She has taught pre-K lessons through The Crossings Church for 11 years and served in medical records at Winn Army Community Hospital on the Fort Stewart Army Post. April is also passionate about the work she puts into her own small business, CraftyPicks25, which she has a digital storefront on Etsy and Amazon and her physical storefront being local to her area. She is also excited about being a self published author (Amazon) for almost 3 years now.
When she isn’t teaching or writing, April enjoys spending time with her husband and children, playing video games, watching horror movies, and exploring her love of food. Her commitment to education, creativity, and family highlights her as both a lifelong learner and a mentor for the next generation.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with April
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my tremendous drive and passion for what I do. I love crafting and writing, and I find great fulfillment in teaching science, STEM, and writing to my children and my students, inspiring them to learn and grow alongside me.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
If you heart is not in it, don't do. Half hearts or no hearts in it will bring people down and whole hearts will lift others up and encourage them to try and never stop trying.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise women coming into any field to remember their "Why." I would also advise them to get a new "Why" if it isn't originally rooted in them and their calling. If your "Why" is for someone else, it will not work. It's great to have encouragement from others, but they can't be your foundational reason, they can assist your reasons, but again, they can't be your reason.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
My biggest challenges I face in my field is people putting me in a box of assuming I'm too young to do something, I'm married with kids so I can't do something, or assuming that because I don't have as much as them or the next person that I can't find a way to get things done. I also face challenges of being stereotyped via typical black people things by black and white women when it comes to being an author. Lastly, doing things on a teacher salary can sometimes pose challenges because I'm still a new author and I'm really just now learning how to promote CraftyPicks25.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My Christian values are most important things in both my careers and my personal life. God is my foundation for all I do, including caring for my family. I would have it no other way.
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