Isaiah Cornelius is a 2017 Wingate University's Music Department graduate with a Bachelor's degree in K-12 Vocal Music Education. He is actively working towards earning his Master's degree in the same field from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, anticipating graduation in 2026. He works full-time as the Choral Director at Lake Norman Charter Middle School in Huntersville, directing five ensembles. He lives in Salisbury with his dog, Oscar, and cat, Charlie. Isaiah enjoys exercising his love for cooking and baking (inherited from his grandmothers and mother), exploring restaurants and coffee shops, and practicing piano in his free time.