April Divin
anaas@conroeisd.net
Ms. Divin grew up in Midlothian, a suburb of Dallas, Texas, graduating from Midlothian High School in 2008. She was active in Choir from an early age, going on to make the All-State Mixed Choir in 2008. Attending college at Sam Houston State University, she continued to grow her passion for vocal performance and choral music; singing lead roles in their opera program (under the direction of Alan Hicks) and in the Sam Houston State Chorale (under the direction of Dr. James Franklin). Graduating with her BA in Music in 2012, she went on to start her teaching career at Travis Intermediate School in the Conroe ISD.
During her time at Travis, Ms. Divin lead multiple initiatives in growing the school’s choral program into what it is today. Under her direction, the Travis Timberwolf Choir attended its first contest at the Splashtown Choral Festival in 2014, where they began the new tradition of excellence, receiving superior ratings and various awards each year of their attendance. In 2018, her choir was announced as the Splashtown Choral Festival Grand Champion, thus rounding out her program’s attendance to this event. The following year, Ms. Divin founded and created the Conroe Choral Festival. This event has provided choirs in Conroe ISD and surrounding districts with a more “U.I.L.-like” experience. Helping thousands of students, the Conroe Choral Festival has given the opportunity for schools with any budget to have a positive and educational first encounter with measuring excellence at an event.
While Ms. Divin has been involved in the CHS feeder community for 10 years now, she is excited to continue her journey as an educator at Conroe High School this upcoming school year. Anticipating her new role as an Assistant Choir Director in their choral program, she is looking forward to joining a team that carries a reputation of holding rigorous expectations and a supportive atmosphere.
Ms. Divin currently resides in Montgomery, Tx with her cat Pippington Franklin. She loves to go hiking and spend time outdoors. Some of her other passions include traveling, pizza, Netflix, interior design and going to the gym.
Evan Key
ekey@conroeisd.net
Evan Key is from Cypress, Texas and a graduate of Cy-Fair High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Louisiana State University (2014) before returning back to Cypress where he was hired as an assistant choir director at Cy-Fair High School. In 2020, Evan was hired as the Head Choir Director at Conroe High School. As a life-long learner, Evan also completed his Level 1 certification at the Kodaly Levels Program at Seattle Pacific University (2015), and earned his master’s degree in Music Education from Florida State University (2019).
During his time at Conroe High School and Cy-Fair High School, Evan has taught several choirs and music theory. The choirs under his direction earned superior ratings at UIL competition. Further, choirs under his direction have earned success at the Texas Madrigal Festival, and have been featured in global outreach performances through the organization AVoice4Peace.
Evan has served his region and state in many capacities. During his time in TMEA Region XXVII, he served as both Honor Choir and Mixed Choir section leaders, Honor Choir Coordinator, and the Repertoire Selection Chair that served both Honor and Treble Choirs. In the summer of 2021, Evan served as the Logistics Committee Chair for the Texas Choral Directors Association. That same summer, he was named a Young Director of Distinction by TCDA.
Evan is proud to be a part of Conroe High School and its surrounding community! The school’s mantra, “Pride and Unity,” exhibits ideals that Evan is proud to uphold and continue in conjunction with the school’s legacy of choral excellence.
Evan currently resides in Houston, Texas. As an only child, he holds onto his friends and family dearly. Some of his favorite things include the LSU Tigers, iced coffee, working out, and binge-watching Parks and Recreation for the umpteenth time.
Emily Eisterhold
eeisterhold@conroeisd.net
Emily Eisterhold is the Assistant Choral Director at Conroe High School. Graduating as the Valedictorian of the Spring High School Class of 2011, Eisterhold was an active participant in the Spring High School choirs and bands, making the All-State Choir in 2011.
She went on to study vocal music education at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Eisterhold was a voice student of Nicole Franklin, and a choral music education student of Denise Eaton (secondary) and Debbie Rawlins (elementary). She sang in the SHSU Chorale under the direction of Dr. James Franklin, including a performance at Southwest ACDA Convention in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Beginning her teaching career at Conroe High School in the Spring of 2016, Eisterhold has led several groups to UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest, earning Superior and Sweepstakes awards. She is a member of TMEA and TCDA. Eisterhold has served as a section leader for various Region IX choral ensembles in 2016-2019, as well as a committee member for TCDA.
She resides in The Woodlands, TX with her dog, Bones. Miss. Eisterhold loves to travel, hike, and spend time with friends and family. Her most favorite food is gelato, and she SO much enjoys teaching choir as a Conroe Tiger! Sic ‘em, Tigers!!