SPARK Leadership Team

 

Jeff Mushkin, SPARK Content Development Director

Jeff was first exposed to SPARK in 2004 while working for Shasta County Public Health Department in California. He became a SPARK trainer in 2005 and oversaw the SPARK Community Grant Program for Shasta County until 2007 when he joined the SPARK team. Jeff has spent the past 12+ years in SPARK curriculum design, professional development, and equipment selection. Jeff has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, a master’s degree in Public Health, and over 20 years of experience in physical education, health, and nutrition.

Jeff spends his time with wife Julie, daughter Katie, and his son Zack. In his free time, Jeff enjoys playing tennis and golf. Jeff resides in Louisville, KY.

  • What I love about SPARK: That the curriculum addresses all of the fundamental skills students need to learn and each unit follows a progression so each lesson builds upon the last.

  • What is great about SPARK: All of the supplement materials that enhance each of the lesson plans. There are task cards, skill cards, music, and assessments for teachers to use to reinforce learning.

  • Favorite SPARK lesson: Workout Buddies. I love the social interaction between partners and that it provides students with a choice in how they want to complete the activity.

  • What makes you excited about SPARK: I’m excited to join Gopher Sport to continue with my love of SPARK and creating physical education resources to meet the needs of teachers.

 

SPARK Territory Sales Manager

Erin Anderson, SPARK Sr. Territory Sales Rep

erinanderson@sparkpe.org

855-530-1423

Schedule a meeting with Erin!

Erin currently resides in Roanoke, Virginia with her husband, Nic, and their cat Patches.  Erin received her Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance; as well as, a Master’s degree in Education from Emory and Henry College. After Erin graduated college in 2019, she went straight into her teaching career teaching high school physical education. 

Erin was selected as her school’s Teacher of the Year in 2022. Erin has always had a passion for delivering high-quality physical education instruction so students can lead active lives outside of the classroom.

  • What I love about SPARK: SPARK’s perfectly curated curriculum starts from basic foundational skills and continually progresses throughout each unit. Due to the progression of each unit, it is SPARK’s goal to give students a variety of activities they can pursue for exercise and personal enjoyment beyond the classroom.

  • What makes you excited about SPARK: SPARK allows me to share my passion for physical education and physical activity with educators across the globe. Together we will team up to help students have the best physical education experience possible.

  • Favorite SPARK lesson: Bucket Bounce in the Positive Learning Environment unit for High School PE.  Bucket Bounce promotes cooperation, critical thinking, and peer interaction while keeping the students physically active.

  • What is great about SPARK: SPARK is the world’s most evidence-based physical education and physical activity program. Along with that, SPARK has many supplemental materials to offer educators to ensure they are fully prepared for each lesson.