BJ Williston is a trainer and program developer for the SPARK Programs. She has a bachelors degree in Physical Education from San Diego State University, as well as a K-12 teaching credential in Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. She earned her M.Ed. from Oregon State University with an emphasis on Adapted Physical Education.

BJ has worked in the field of physical education since 1984 as a teacher, teacher-trainer, researcher (in several multi-site national trials in the area of physical activity and physical education) and program developer. She has been a SPARK trainer since 2004. BJ enjoys swimming, outrigger canoeing, hiking, camping and playing with her own 2 kids. Her professional mission is to turn kids on to physical activity by making it fun and challenging for all.