
Kai Rush, Ph.D
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About me
Professional writer/Professional Grant Writer
Education

Northern Illinois University
2011 - 2016Certificate of Graduate Study of Distance Learning Distance Education
Greenville University
2010 - 2010Middle School Endorsement
Northern Illinois University
2012 - 2017Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational/Instructional TechnologyActivities and Societies: Panel member: Educational Research, Technology and Assessment

University of North Florida
1996 - 2000Bachelor of Science - BS Social Science Teacher EducationActivities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha- Risk Manager 1998-2000 Lambda Chi Alpha- brother of the Year 2000

Northern Illinois University
2010 - 2011Masters Educational/Instructional Technology
Experience

Surfin' Salt
Mar 2020 - nowBusiness OwnerMy business plan has been set up to house five businesses under one business name. This allows for the "ebb and flow" of certain business types throughout the fiscal year. The five services we offer or provide:-Educational materials (books and lesson plans) for K-College students.-Technology Classes for Youth, provided through local centers.-3D Printing services on-demand and selling arts at local fairs-Providing consultant work to textbook, homeschool and online education companies through third-party services. We have secured two long-term contracts with National Geographic and Bookshark.-Delivery services of local goods and people.Future growth: -Owning and operating rental property in the Tampa Bay Area. (We plan to acquire up to five properties in the next five years.) Show less

Various Companies
Jan 2022 - nowProfessional Writer
Licenses & Certifications

Educational Media & Library Science, PK-12
State of FloridaJun 2018
Library Media Specialist, 6-12
Illinois State Board of EducationJan 2015
Technology Specialist, 6-12
Illinois State Board of EducationJul 2014
Social Science Education, 6-12
State of FloridaJun 2018
ITIL® Foundation
PeopleCertFeb 2025
Certificate of Distance Learning
Northern Illinois UniversityMay 2016
Social Science Education, 6-12 (Middle School endorsement)
Illinois State Board of EducationJun 2019
AP Computer Science A
University of Wisconsin-MadisonJun 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D2018 McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction Award Nomination - Dec 2017
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.DKane County Educator of the Year Nominee St. Charles East High School Jan 2015
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.DIllinois Computing Educator of the Year Finalist - Dec 2014
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.DAlice Hicks Scholarship for Library Science NIU College of Education May 2014
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.DOutstanding Graduate Student Northern Illinois University Apr 2013
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.DDFI Illinois State Scholarship State of Illinois Aug 2012
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.DCommendation, Largo Police Department Largo Police Department Dec 2006
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.DBrother of the Year Lambda Chi Alpha Apr 2000
- Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.DSilver Knight Awardee Miami-Dade Schools May 1996
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by U-46 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION on Sept 2024
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DBoard Member
Issued by Citizens' Review Board on Jan 2025
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DCitizens' Advisory Council
Issued by School District U-46 on Sept 2014
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DImage Advisory Committee
Issued by City of Elgin on Oct 2014
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DFamily & Community Engagement
Issued by School District U-46 on Sept 2014
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DParent Volunteer
Issued by School District U-46 on Aug 2014
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DVolunteer
Issued by HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO on Jun 2015
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DVolunteer Coordinator/ Volunteer
Issued by Project Backpack on Jul 2015
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DRace Ambassdor
Issued by Milwaukee River Marathon on Oct 2016
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DVolunteer
Issued by Run Whitewater on Sept 2017
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DFundraiser
Issued by Elgin community dinners on Feb 2017
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DTechnology Co-Chair
Issued by Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association on Jul 2016
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DRace Volunteer
Issued by City of Elgin, IL on May 2016
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DParks, Arts and Recreation Board Chair
Issued by City of Largo on Jul 2018
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DMember
Issued by National PTA on Aug 2018
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DStreet adoptor
Issued by Keep Pinellas Beautiful on Aug 2018
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DVolunteer
Issued by City of Largo on May 2022
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DBoard Member
Issued by Forward Pinellas on Apr 2023
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DExecutive Board Member
Issued by Sierra Club Foundation on May 2023
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.DSummit Volunteer
Issued by Western Governors University on Oct 2024
Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
Languages
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