Rebecca Stekl
Band Director 6th-8th Grade, Jazz Bands

In the summer of 2001, while working at summer marching band camp for her good friend from high school, Maria Dripps, Ms. Stekl learned of an opening in the music department at Kaneland. So having just graduated (again) from college and still needing a job, she decided to apply. How fortunate for Kaneland! Rebecca Stekl is in her fifth year teaching at Kaneland Middle School. At the Middle School, she teaches 6th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band, Jazz Band and Jazz Lab Band. Prior to coming to Kaneland, she completed her student teaching in central Illinois in the Maroa-Forsythe School District.

Her education includes a Masters of Music Education and Teacher's Certification from Illinois State University. Prior to returning to school for her teacher certification, she worked in the corporate sector at a division of Wrigley. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Business from Western Illinois University.