Michelle Stanbary

Michelle Stanbary has a diverse work experience in the education sector. Michelle has worked as an Assistant Director of Bands at Los Lunas Schools since 2021. Previously, they served as a Paraeducator at Cedar Falls Community School District, where they provided intervention and support to students, supervised lunch and recess periods, and offered last-minute coverage as needed. Michelle also worked as a Director of Bands at Wapsie Valley High School, where they provided instruction to band students, designed and coordinated the marching band program, and created a lesson schedule. Michelle has also worked as a Special Education Paraeducator at Central Rivers Area Education Agency, a K-8 General Music Teacher at Prairie Crossing Charter School, a Cashier at Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center, a Marching Band Woodwind Instructor at Romeoville High School, and a Marching Band Woodwind Sectional Coach at Albuquerque High School Bulldog Band Boosters. Additionally, Michelle has experience as a Long Term Substitute Teacher at Scott Elementary School, a Substitute Teacher at Hoffman Estates High School, and has fulfilled roles in the Technology Department and as a Music Assistant at Hoffman Estates High School.

Michelle Stanbary attended Hoffman Estates High School from 2004 to 2008. After completing their high school education, they enrolled at Illinois Wesleyan University from 2009 to 2012. During their time at the university, Michelle pursued a Bachelor of Music Education, focusing on the field of Music Education.