Kaneland is welcoming many new teachers and staff members this year. Among them is Rebecca Prebble, who teaches English 10 and 12.

Prebble is not completely new to the school district because she was a 2002 Kaneland graduate. This was one of the main reasons as to why she chose to apply here.

Prebble has great hopes for this year.

“[I’m looking forward to] getting to know everyone and becoming more of a part of the community,” Prebble said.

Students are a high priority for her.

“Basically my plan is to prepare students for whatever they plan to do after high school and help them be successful,” Prebble said.

Prebble made the decision to become an educator for many reasons. One reason was because her father was also a teacher, but an even bigger influence was the experience she had in her own school years.

“[As a student] I liked my teachers and I liked the environment in schools because they’re different every day,” Prebble said.