Teacher Feature: Emily Heithoff, Orchard

Get to know Emily Heithoff, the K-12 music, band, choir and general music teacher at Orchard Public Schools. 

Where did you graduate from high school? What year?  I graduated from North Platte High School in 2008

What college did you attend? (years & degree) I went to Wayne State College from 2008 - 2014. I have a Bachelors of Science in Music Education with a Kindergarten - 12th grade endorsement

What places have you taught? I have taught in Orchard and Clearwater.

What subject/class do you teach? I teach K-12 Music, Band, Choir, and general music.

What is your favorite part of teaching? I love getting to work with the kids everyday. My favorite thing to see is their growth throughout the year and those "Ah-ha" moments!

What are most excited about for 2017-18 school year? I have a "new" job this year. It is my first year teaching K-12 music so it has been really great getting to work with the lower elementary kids!

Do you have any extracurricular activities you are in charge of? (explain if yes) I am the assistant One-Act Director.

What are your classroom goals for the year? To get my band and choir students playing and singing better than ever.

What brought you to teach here? My husband is the PK-12 music teacher in Elgin so when the OC job opened up 4 years ago it was a no brainer. I am so glad that I came to work here, I can't see myself anywhere else.

Can you tell me a little bit about your family? I am married to Eric Heithoff. We have 2 kids, Brian, age 11, who is a 6th grader at Elgin Public School and we recently had a baby girl, Robin, 4 mo. old and she has been an amazing addition to our family.
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What are your hobbies? I like to read in the summer, hang out with my kiddos and cook!