Jennifer Butz
Assistant Professor
Office: Sturzebecker HSC 303
Phone: 610-436-3159
Email: JBUTZ816@WCUPA.EDU
Dr. Jennifer Butz is an Assistant Professor in the K–12 Health and Physical Education Teacher Education Program at West Chester University. She brings 18 years of public education experience to her role and is recognized for her dedication to the field. Dr. Butz was honored as the 2023 SHAPE PA Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year and received the SHAPE PA Professional Honor Award in 2021.
She serves on the SHAPE PA Board of Directors, is Co-Editor of the SHAPE PA Journal , and is Chair of the SHAPE Pa Social Media Committee. Dr.Butz is also an active member of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Health and Physical Education Program Improvement Committee and the Health, Safety, and Physical Education and Arts and Humanities Standards Revision Committee.
Dr. Butz earned her Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University, and a Bachelor of Science in K–12 Health and Physical Education with a minor in Special Education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania (Commonwealth University).
Her teaching and scholarship focus on standards-based instruction, technology integration, and innovative practices that elevate health and physical education.