About The Teacher

NAME: Mrs. Elaine Wersky

SCHOOL: Excelsior Elementary School

CLASS: Band and Choir

SCHOOL PHONE: 916 780 2701

About The Teacher

I started teaching junior high music in 1991 and moved to the Eureka Union School District in 1995, 
where I continue to teach 5th and 6th grade band, 4-6 boys choir, and junior high band and choir.  I 
earned my Bachelors of Music degree in Flute Performance and Voice from CSU Sacramento and my 
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Leslie College in Massachusetts. I also teach at the Donner 
Mine Summer Music Camp and I perform as a percussionist with the Sierra Nevada Wind Ensemble. My 
other passions include running, triathlons, and gardening.

Mission For The Class

The study of music is an important part of a complete education.  It engages students in individual and 
group activity, develops creativity, problem solving, and critical and evaluative skills, and provides a link 
into our cultural heritage.  Our Eureka Union Music program is concerned with maintaining and 
advancing school music for all students and encourages support of quality music education.  Our 
comprehensive program, beginning in fifth grade and culminating with High School, incorporates all 
aspects of music education.  A child who commits themselves to the entire program will leave with a 
greater understanding of music and the proficiency to appreciate and enjoy  his or her musical 
instrument.  Within this scope they will also be able to have a stronger understanding of community and 
a greater sense of accomplishment and achievement.