John Beck Elementary

Warrior Since: 2024

Mrs. Emily Sheffer

Music Teacher
(717) 626-3704

Biography

Mrs. Emily H. Sheffer became a Warrior in the fall of 2024 and teaches elementary strings and middle school general music. Before this appointment, Mrs. Sheffer served 14 years as the orchestra director, guitar instructor, and general music teacher in the Conestoga Valley School District. 
 
Mrs. Sheffer is an active violinist and violist within her community, performing frequently with Vivace Live and the Lititz Moravian Collegium Musicum. She has acted as a guest conductor for the LLMEA County Orchestra and Central Dauphin SD Elementary Festivals and has experience advising the Tri-M Music Honor Society. 

 

Mrs. Sheffer holds professional memberships through NAfME, PMEA, ASTA, and the SAA. She also holds certifications and/or registrations in teaching the Paul Rolland Pedagogy Levels 1-2, the Bornoff Approach, and Suzuki Violin Books 1-4.  She is thrilled to be a part of this outstanding community! 

Education

  • Kent State University
    Masters, Music Education
  • Millersville University
    Certificate, Music
  • West Virginia University
    BA, Music
  • Manheim Central High School
    Diploma

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