Music Staff Members:

Jennifer Fox, Vocal Music

Educational Background:
Bachelors of Music Education, Illinois Wesleyan University
Masters of Music, Northern Illinois University
Teaching Experience:
Jennifer Fox has taught in the Dakota School District since 1998.   Mrs. Fox has taught music in the Rockford School District at Kennedy Middle School, SpringCreek Elementary and Dennis Elementary from 1982-1997.    

Mrs. Fox is currently the Vocal Music Instructor in the Dakota School District, teaching Junior High Chorus, High School Chorus, General Music for grades K and 5-6, World Percussion and High School Theatre.   

In addition to vocal music, Mrs. Fox is the Musical Production Director and Drama Club advisor.   
In addition to her duties in the Dakota School District, Mrs Fox is the Director of Music and Worship at Christ Lutheran Church in Belvidere, IL.

Annette Hackbarth, Instrumental Music

Educational Background:
Bachelors of Music, Northern Illinois University
Teaching Experience:
Annette Hackbarth has taught at Dakota Schools since 1993. 

Miss Hackbarth is currently the Instrumental Music Instructor in the Dakota School District, teaching 5th Grade Band, 6th Grade Band, World Percussion, Junior High Band and High School Band.   In addition to band, Miss Hackbarth is the Orchestra Director for the Musical Productions and Drama Club Advisor.    

In addition to her duties at the Dakota Schools, Miss Hackbarth performs on trumpet with the Sterling Municipal Symphony Band in Sterling, IL.