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Former Moscow music teacher inducted into hall of fame
Kathy Stefani's life changed when she took a choir class as a 7th grader in the 1970s.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Kathy Stefani, a former music teacher in Moscow, Idaho, has been inducted into the state's music education hall of fame. Stefani's path to becoming an acclaimed music educator was set in motion when, as a 7th grader in the 1970s, she was 'stuck' in a choir class instead of the home economics class she had wanted to take, where she was taught by the influential music teacher Wilma Sprague-Frankovich.
Why it matters
Stefani's story highlights the profound impact that inspirational teachers can have on students' lives and future career paths. Her induction into the hall of fame recognizes her own decades-long contributions to music education in the region.
The details
Stefani never intended to become a teacher, but her experience in that choir class with Sprague-Frankovich sparked a lifelong passion for music education. Stefani went on to teach music for over 30 years, inspiring countless students before retiring in 2015.
- Stefani was a 7th grader at Moscow Junior High in the 1970s.
- Stefani taught music for over 30 years before retiring in 2015.
- Stefani was recently inducted into the Idaho Music Educators Association Hall of Fame.
The players
Kathy Stefani
A former music teacher in Moscow, Idaho who was recently inducted into the state's music education hall of fame.
Wilma Sprague-Frankovich
Stefani's influential music teacher at Moscow Junior High in the 1970s.
What they’re saying
“I was so blessed to have that be my first experience,”
— Kathy Stefani (The Lewiston Tribune)
The takeaway
Stefani's story is a testament to the power of inspirational teaching and how a single transformative experience can shape a person's entire career path. Her induction into the hall of fame underscores the lasting impact that dedicated music educators can have on their students and communities.
