Mrs. Bajek is excited to begin her fourth year in District 37 and her first at Gavin South Middle School. Mrs. Bajek received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Throughout college she was a member of several of the university's premier performing ensembles, including Symphonic Band 1, Basketball Band, Clarinet Choir, and the Marching Illini.
Before coming to Gavin, Mrs. Bajek has previously worked with Elementary Music and Band Programs in Bushnell, Sycamore, and New Lenox. She also continues to perform regularly on the Clarinet and is a member of the National Association for Music Education and Sigma Alpha Iota.
Mr. Kraemer- Gavin Central
Mr. Kraemer is looking forward to his second year at Gavin Central Elementary School. Mr. Kraemer received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education form Western Illinois University. During college he was a member of several performing ensembles including; Concert Band, Pep Band, the Marching Leathernecks, Madrigals, and a variety of Brass and Chamber groups.
Previous to coming to Gavin, Mr. Kraemer taught music in Warren, IL.He is an avid Tuba player and is a member of the National Association for Music Education and Phi Mu Alpha SINFONIA.