Heidi Jo Stirling

Heidi Jo Stirling is an accomplished music educator and arts leader with extensive experience in Chicago Public Schools since 2002, currently serving as Lead Arts Liaison and providing professional development for arts liaisons across 55 elementary schools. With a background as a framework specialist, consulting/coaching teacher, and music educator, Heidi has contributed to arts education extensively, including being a finalist for the "DRIVE" Award and a contributing author of the "CPS Guide to Teaching & Learning in the Arts." Additionally, Heidi holds roles as Children's Choir Director at Ss. Faith Hope & Charity Church and as a certified teacher evaluator for the Illinois State Board of Education. A member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, Heidi is a Grammy Award-winning soprano and has performed with various prestigious ensembles and organizations, while also holding multiple degrees in music and educational leadership.