Dustin Thacker

Dustin Thacker is a seasoned educator and leader in the field of hands-on learning and creativity, currently serving as the Director of Tinkering School Chicago. With a background as an Arts and Maker Specialist at DuPage Children's Museum since 2018 and prior experience as the Lead Educator for the Tinkering Lab at Chicago Children's Museum from February 2012 to September 2018, Dustin has developed a strong foundation in fostering imaginative exploration. Dustin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory and Composition from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, earned between 2000 and 2005.