Meet these KHS grads featured in our television spot on TV 9 & 10 and Fox 33

April 15, 2009

Click here to view "Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow" TV spot

Music in the spot is provided by our Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Craig Chissus.

Bruce McCully - 1995 Graduate

University of Michigan School of Engineering Ann Arbor, MI

BSE – Computer engineering / Microbiology Minor

Graduation 2000

Profession:

I started Dynamic Edge in 1999 while I was still in college, and in ten years it has grown into a 35-person company. DE helps small and mid-size businesses reach their full potential through pragmatic and innovative technological solutions like: desktop and server support, custom database construction, network design and support, Web site and Web application development, software and hardware purchasing, as well as technical and business training. As President of DE, I handle everything from business development and strategy, to employee morale, to dispute resolution and even sales!

Awards

In 2007, I was named Michigan SBA’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year, after being recognized by Michigan 50 Companies to Watch in 2005, Future 50 of Metro Detroit and one of Crain’s Cool Places to Work in 2006. Last year, we expanded to a second office in Nashville, TN, and are continuing to experience growth in both locations.

Comments about growing up in the Kalkaska area and attending KPS:

Growing up in the Kalkaska area gave me a great opportunity to start young with entrepreneurship. I grew up on a farm where I was able to get involved with 4H and raise and sell cattle. In fact, I bought my first Laptop computer with the proceeds from selling a steer after our annual completion. Not only was it a great place to grow up, but Kalkaska Public Schools offered me opportunities like Advanced Placement Biology and Calculus that allowed me to have a head start on many of the other students at the University of Michigan. Between growing up on the farm and school, I knew how to study, work hard, and felt very prepared to take on the world.

Dr. Nicole Runyon, 1989 Graduate

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) – Maritime (Deck) – Northwestern Michigan College/Great Lakes Maritime Academy
License: Third Mate of Steam or Motor Vessels of any Gross Tons upon Near Coastal Waters; Also First Class Pilot on Vessels of any Gross Tons upon the Great Lakes Between Duluth, Gary, and Buffalo and between Port Weller and Cape Vincent.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Political Science – The Ohio State University
Master of Science (MSA) – Administration – Central Michigan University
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) – Education – Walden University

Profession:

Professor

Recent Awards

2008 Davenport University Online Faculty of the Month

2008 Ashford University Provost Circle

Recent Presentations and Publications

2008 Career Options in Human Resources – Kaplan University Career Resources

2008 What Motivates the Growing Population of Online Adjunct Faculty – Kaplan

University’s Annual Professional Learning and Networking Online Conference

2008 Time Saving Techniques in Online Teaching – Davenport University Faculty Training

2008 The Motivation of Online Adjunct Faculty - Walden University

2006 Online Learning: From Theory to Application in E-College – Kaplan

University Faculty Retreat

Comments about growing up in the Kalkaska area and attending KPS:

I am truly grateful for my time in the Kalkaska Public School system. I was fortunate to have wonderful and fostering teachers and role models (including bus drivers, librarians, etc.) from elementary school all the way through high school. Their enthusiasm was contagious and it made me realize the value of both education and a positive attitude. I am confident that the strong foundation that I received in Kalkaska sent me on my way toward a varied and exciting career path.

We will be featuring more KPS grads in the future. If you have someone in mind to be featured for their accomplishments since graduation, please let us know!