An accomplished music educator with 24 years of experience, Eliza Bock has taught general music, band, and choir across elementary, junior high, and high school levels. A graduate of Southwest Baptist University with a Bachelor of Music in Church Music, Eliza Bock has also pursued advanced studies in education at Quincy University. Currently serving as Music Teacher, Band Director, and Choir Director at Heartland Christian Academy, Eliza has developed innovative curriculum incorporating Orff instruments, Feierabend, Kodály, and other methodologies to foster student engagement and musical growth with elementary students, equipping them to grow into independent and accomplished musicians as they pursue music in their later years.
In addition to directing school band and choir programs, Eliza composes and arranges music for performances in church services and community events. Recently, Eliza directed a multi-school musical production as the 2024 Shelby County R-IV Musical Director. Known for mentoring aspiring music educators, Eliza instills a lifelong appreciation for music in students, encouraging them to embrace it in any setting. With a dedication to hands-on, meaningful learning, Eliza continues to inspire students to achieve both musical excellence and personal growth.