Directors/Staff
Robert Davis, Watkins Memorial High School Director of Bands
rsdavis@laca.org
Joining the Watkins Band Program in 2015, Robert Davis is currently in his 7th year of public school teaching, and third year at Watkins Memorial High School.
Mr. Davis began his career spending four years at Anna Local Schools in Anna, Ohio. He then spent two years as a Graduate Conducting Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Instrumental Conducting. He previously earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from Ohio University.
At Watkins Mr. Davis directs the high school bands and assists with 6th Grade Band.
rsdavis@laca.org
Joining the Watkins Band Program in 2015, Robert Davis is currently in his 7th year of public school teaching, and third year at Watkins Memorial High School.
Mr. Davis began his career spending four years at Anna Local Schools in Anna, Ohio. He then spent two years as a Graduate Conducting Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he earned a Master of Music Degree in Instrumental Conducting. He previously earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from Ohio University.
At Watkins Mr. Davis directs the high school bands and assists with 6th Grade Band.
Stephanie Smiley, Watkins Middle School Director of Bands
Stephanie Smiley is excited to join the Warrior community as the new band director at Watkins Middle School and assistant band director at Watkins Memorial High School. Mrs. Smiley is from Canton, OH and received both her Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Arts in Music Education from The Ohio State University. During her undergraduate years, Mrs. Smiley was a member of the mellophone line in The Ohio State University Marching Band and performed with an array of instrumental and vocal ensembles. Her principal instrument is the oboe. Upon finishing her undergraduate degree, Mrs. Smiley served for 4 years as the Director of Bands for Waverly City Schools. She has been brought in as a guest clinician to several area schools around Columbus as both an oboe and ensemble clinician. She operates a successful private oboe studio and has worked closely with the Pickerington High School North band program for the past 3 years as both a brass technician and oboe specialist.
Stephanie Smiley is excited to join the Warrior community as the new band director at Watkins Middle School and assistant band director at Watkins Memorial High School. Mrs. Smiley is from Canton, OH and received both her Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Arts in Music Education from The Ohio State University. During her undergraduate years, Mrs. Smiley was a member of the mellophone line in The Ohio State University Marching Band and performed with an array of instrumental and vocal ensembles. Her principal instrument is the oboe. Upon finishing her undergraduate degree, Mrs. Smiley served for 4 years as the Director of Bands for Waverly City Schools. She has been brought in as a guest clinician to several area schools around Columbus as both an oboe and ensemble clinician. She operates a successful private oboe studio and has worked closely with the Pickerington High School North band program for the past 3 years as both a brass technician and oboe specialist.
Ross Musick, Director of Percussion
rossemusick@gmail.com
Ross Musick is a 2003 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School. He returned to Watkins Memorial as an instructor in 2005 and took over as percussion caption head 2012. He lives in Pataskala and has two children that attend Southwest Licking Local Schools. He studied Journalism and Theater at Capital University in Bexley. After spending 12 years working as a journalist in local television news, he began working as Marketing and Communications Manager for an educational non-profit that works with refugee students. Mr. Musick is an educational endorser of Mapex and Majestic percussion instruments and sincerely appreciates the company's support of the Watkins Memorial High School band program.
rossemusick@gmail.com
Ross Musick is a 2003 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School. He returned to Watkins Memorial as an instructor in 2005 and took over as percussion caption head 2012. He lives in Pataskala and has two children that attend Southwest Licking Local Schools. He studied Journalism and Theater at Capital University in Bexley. After spending 12 years working as a journalist in local television news, he began working as Marketing and Communications Manager for an educational non-profit that works with refugee students. Mr. Musick is an educational endorser of Mapex and Majestic percussion instruments and sincerely appreciates the company's support of the Watkins Memorial High School band program.
Sara Haley, Guard Instructor
watkinsguard@gmail.com
Sara Haley joined the Watkins Memorial Band Staff in the fall of 2014. She is a 2001 graduate of the WMHS Band Program. Sara lives in the district with her husband, Kris, and together they have two children who attend the Southwest Licking Local Schools.
watkinsguard@gmail.com
Sara Haley joined the Watkins Memorial Band Staff in the fall of 2014. She is a 2001 graduate of the WMHS Band Program. Sara lives in the district with her husband, Kris, and together they have two children who attend the Southwest Licking Local Schools.
Michelle Jones, Guard Assistant
Michelle Jones has assisted with the WMHS guard since 2014. She is a native of Norton, Ohio and has experience marching with the Canton Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Michelle teaches the Watkins Memorial rifle line and assists with the rest of the auxiliary.
Michelle Jones has assisted with the WMHS guard since 2014. She is a native of Norton, Ohio and has experience marching with the Canton Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps. Michelle teaches the Watkins Memorial rifle line and assists with the rest of the auxiliary.