Kai Rush, Ph.D

Kai Rush, Ph.D

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Professional writer/Professional Grant Writer

  • Education

    • Northern Illinois University

      2011 - 2016
      Certificate of Graduate Study of Distance Learning Distance Education
    • Greenville University

      2010 - 2010
      Middle School Endorsement
    • Northern Illinois University

      2012 - 2017
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Educational/Instructional Technology

      Activities and Societies: Panel member: Educational Research, Technology and Assessment

    • University of North Florida

      1996 - 2000
      Bachelor of Science - BS Social Science Teacher Education

      Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha- Risk Manager 1998-2000 Lambda Chi Alpha- brother of the Year 2000

    • Northern Illinois University

      2010 - 2011
      Masters Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Experience

    • Surfin' Salt

      Mar 2020 - now
      Business Owner

      My 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 - now
      Professional Writer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Educational Media & Library Science, PK-12

      State of Florida
      Jun 2018
    • Library Media Specialist, 6-12

      Illinois State Board of Education
      Jan 2015
    • Technology Specialist, 6-12

      Illinois State Board of Education
      Jul 2014
    • Social Science Education, 6-12

      State of Florida
      Jun 2018
    • ITIL® Foundation

      PeopleCert
      Feb 2025
    • Certificate of Distance Learning

      Northern Illinois University
      May 2016
    • Social Science Education, 6-12 (Middle School endorsement)

      Illinois State Board of Education
      Jun 2019
    • AP Computer Science A

      University of Wisconsin-Madison
      Jun 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      2018 McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction Award Nomination - Dec 2017
    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      Kane County Educator of the Year Nominee St. Charles East High School Jan 2015
    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      Illinois Computing Educator of the Year Finalist - Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      Alice Hicks Scholarship for Library Science NIU College of Education May 2014
    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      Outstanding Graduate Student Northern Illinois University Apr 2013
    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      DFI Illinois State Scholarship State of Illinois Aug 2012
    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      Commendation, Largo Police Department Largo Police Department Dec 2006
    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      Brother of the Year Lambda Chi Alpha Apr 2000
    • Awarded to Kai Rush, Ph.D
      Silver Knight Awardee Miami-Dade Schools May 1996
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by U-46 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION on Sept 2024
      U-46 EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Board Member

      Issued by Citizens' Review Board on Jan 2025
      Citizens' Review BoardAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Citizens' Advisory Council

      Issued by School District U-46 on Sept 2014
      School District U-46Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Image Advisory Committee

      Issued by City of Elgin on Oct 2014
      City of ElginAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Family & Community Engagement

      Issued by School District U-46 on Sept 2014
      School District U-46Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Parent Volunteer

      Issued by School District U-46 on Aug 2014
      School District U-46Associated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Volunteer

      Issued by HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO on Jun 2015
      HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTOAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Volunteer Coordinator/ Volunteer

      Issued by Project Backpack on Jul 2015
      Project BackpackAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Race Ambassdor

      Issued by Milwaukee River Marathon on Oct 2016
      Milwaukee River MarathonAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Run Whitewater on Sept 2017
      Run WhitewaterAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Elgin community dinners on Feb 2017
      Elgin community dinnersAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Technology Co-Chair

      Issued by Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology Association on Jul 2016
      Wisconsin Educational Media & Technology AssociationAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Race Volunteer

      Issued by City of Elgin, IL on May 2016
      City of Elgin, ILAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Parks, Arts and Recreation Board Chair

      Issued by City of Largo on Jul 2018
      City of LargoAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Member

      Issued by National PTA on Aug 2018
      National PTAAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Street adoptor

      Issued by Keep Pinellas Beautiful on Aug 2018
      Keep Pinellas BeautifulAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Volunteer

      Issued by City of Largo on May 2022
      City of LargoAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Board Member

      Issued by Forward Pinellas on Apr 2023
      Forward PinellasAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Executive Board Member

      Issued by Sierra Club Foundation on May 2023
      Sierra Club FoundationAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D
    • Summit Volunteer

      Issued by Western Governors University on Oct 2024
      Western Governors UniversityAssociated with Kai Rush, Ph.D