Born and raised in Ozaukee County, Mrs. Elizabeth Hill is a seasoned music educator, advocate, and performer. As a child, she took private violin lessons and was actively involved in Solo & Ensemble, local Baroque ensembles, summer musical pit bands, and the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. While attending Port Washington High School, Elizabeth was inspired to be a music educator by her choral director, Dennis Gephart. After graduating, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Music Education from Heidelberg University (OH) under the tutilage of Dr. Ioana Galu.
Mrs. Hill has previously taught in the NorthShore suburbs of Chicago since 2015 until she came to work for Kenosha Unified School District in 2024. She has 13 years of orchestral teaching experience spanning grades 3–12. Her involvement with various state and national music associations highlights her dedication to advancing music education. Her commitment to these associations allows her to stay updated with the latest developments in best practices, ensuring rigor and high achievement for her students. Through this professional engagement, Mrs. Hill has also gained valuable experience in grant funding and development. Over the years, she has successfully secured approximately $10,000 in grants to support and enhance school orchestra programs.
Alongside her instructional role at Ruth Harman, Mrs. Hill also teaches 5th grade beginning orchestra lessons at Kenosha School of Language. She is also an active performer with various Chicagoland ensembles, contributes as an adjudicator for music contests and festivals and teaches as a private music instructor in Illinois.
"I am honored and excited to be your teacher and begin an exciting year of learning, fun and friendships! Away from school I enjoy spending time with my son, Deon, and husband, Jay. I love to cook and try new foods, draw, and attend outdoor events. I aspire to pursue future degrees or receive a Music Therapy Equivalency Program to learn more about music cognition, psychology, and therapeutic techniques for school-aged children. "