Bethanie Wampol Watson
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Co-Department Chair
Education
B.S. (Theatre & Communication), Troy University
B.S. (2D Studio Art), Troy University
M.F.A., Rutgers University
Bethanie teaches theatrical design and production courses as well as oversees technical theatre production and design for the university plays and musicals. She is also an advisor to student clubs like Stage 2 and MTO.
Jason Narvy
Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting and Directing, Co-Department Chair
Education
A.B., Franklin and Marshall
MLitt, Mary Baldwin University
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Ph.D., 1999, Syracuse University, Sociology
Dr. Jason Andrew Narvy is an accomplished film and stage actor from Los Angeles, CA, best known for his role as the skinny derelict, Eugene “Skull” Skullovitch in over 300 episodes of Fox Television’s Emmy-nominated Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers as well as 40 episodes as the voice of “Chopper” on Fox’s Masked Rider.
While under contract with Fox, Jason also filmed two feature films, Power Rangers The Movie and Power Rangers: Turbo, as well as executing leading roles in two Fox/Family pilots and more video games, tie ins, and Public Service Announcements than he cares to remember.
Recently, Narvy has been working as a producer for Vox Rocket Studio. When he is not insanely busy with everything that keeps a person insanely busy, he also produces and narrates audiobooks. Narvy is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and holds a Ph.D. in Theater Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Teaching Interest
Theater history, Shakespeare, Acting for Stage and Screen
Student Group Advising
Stage II, MTO
Brian Hodge
Associate Professor of Music
Education
B.M., East Tennessee State University
M.M., University of Memphis
Brian Hodge is the Director of Bands for ESU, coordinating and administrating numerous performance organizations on campus. In addition, he teaches courses in music theory, writes and arranges music for ensembles across the United States, and is an active performer in brass and piano.
Teaching Interest
My teaching interests are in providing a well balanced, artistically relevant, and community engaging music program to student participants. In addition, I believe engaging with music is the most effective method for learning music, and incorporate practical performance instruction into each class.
Research Interest
My primary research interest is in the intersection of biomechanics and music. I am interested in developing new methods which may improve the ergonomic practices of musicians, particularly those engaged in athletic bands.
Creatively, I enjoy crafting arrangements and transcriptions which are performed by professional and student groups nationally, as well as composing drill/program designs for athletic bands.
Service
In my role as director, I have sought to expand the ways our music programs may better the community. We are focusing on engaging both the academic and greater regional community to promote ESU across the region and serve as a recruitment vehicle for the school by performing at numerous open houses and band contest exhibitions throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. I also serve on the PA Intercollegiate Band Selection Committee, and am an active member of College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Education, and Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.
Student Group Advising
I am the advisor for the Mu Epsilon chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity.
Jessica P. Batha
Instructor of Theater and Dance
Education
B.S., Rutgers University
B.F.A., Rutgers University
M.A.T., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Jessica Batha is a dynamic faculty member that uses multiple modalities and years of experience to create body intelligent lovers of movement that work effectively with their own constitutions. She is passionate about dance, movement, wellness, and education.
Teaching Interest
Ballroom dance, tap, jazz, ballet, modern dance, yoga, massage, musical theater, personal training. mind/body medicine, dance therapy, hypnosis, meditation
Research Interest
Movement modalities for wellness, Movement for Better Balance, Anatomy Trains
Service
Council Member St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Student Group Advising
Dance Team, Contemporary Dancers
Publications & Presentations
Boundless Bliss, A Teaching Manual of Restorative Yoga
Kellyann Devine
Department Secretary
