Ed.D. in Leadership in Teaching and Learning                                                    April 2017

Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis, MO)

Dissertation title: “Exploring the Correlation of Participation in Athletics to Student Success”

Ed.S. in Educational Administration (Superintendent)                                 August 2011

Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis, MO)

   Action Research title: “The Perceptions of Athletic Directors on the Effectiveness of Athletic Department Handbooks”

M.E.A. in Educational Administration (Principal)                                          August 2009

Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis, MO)

   Research title: “The Creation of a Comprehensive Athletic Department Handbook”

M.A. in Physical Education (Coaching)                                                                 July 2003

Ball State University (Muncie, IN)

   Thesis title: “The Impact of Positive Motivational Techniques by Coaches on the Achievement Levels of Men’s Junior College Basketball Players”

B.S. in Education (Physical Education)                                                                 May 1998

   Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO)

   Major: Physical Education K-12, Minor: Coaching

Associate Professor                                                                                                                                                                  2022-Present

   School of Education, Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO)

Health, Physical Education, & Wellness Department

Assistant Professor                                                                                                                                                                      2017-22

 School of Education, Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO)

 Health, Physical Education, & Wellness Department

Instructor (Adjunct)                                                                                                                                                                     2012-Present

 Kinesiology Department, Lamar State College-Port Arthur (Port Arthur, TX)

Graduate Faculty (Adjunct)                                                                                                                                                       2020-Present

 Leadership in Teaching & Learning Graduate Program, Missouri Baptist University (St. Louis, MO)    

Professor (Adjunct)                                                                                                                                                                                2017-20

 Sports Leadership Graduate Program, Concordia University (River Forest, IL)

Professor (Adjunct)                                                                                                                                                                               2017-19

 Athletic Administration Graduate Program, Concordia University (Seward, NE)

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

·     District-level Administrator’s Certificate - Superintendent [Pending ETS Assessment]

·     Building-level Administrator’s Certificate - Secondary Principal [Administrator Certification #0459559]

·     Teacher’s Certificate - Physical Education K-12 [Career CPC Certification #0459559]

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)

·     Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) Certification (2017)

·     Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) Certification (2009)

Quality Matters Online Course Development (QM)

·     Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (2017)

National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)

·   American Sport Education Program (NFHS/ASEP) Fundamentals of Coaching Certification (1998)

Dean (Interim)                                                                                                                                                                              2020-21

 School of Education, Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO)

Athletic & Activities Director                                                                                                                                                            2014-17

 McCluer High School, Ferguson-Florissant School District (St. Louis, MO)

Basketball Coach/Instructor                                                                                                                                                               2012-14

 Lamar State College-Port Arthur (Port Arthur, TX)

Athletic Director                                                                                                                                                                                     2010-11

 School District of University City (St. Louis, MO)

Athletic & Activities Director                                                                                                                                                             2009-10

 Riverview Gardens High School (St. Louis, MO)

Basketball Coach/Facility Director/Associate Professor                                                                                                         2004-09

 Mineral Area College (Park Hills, MO)

Adaptive Physical Education Instructor                                                                                                                                          2001-04

 Special School District of St. Louis County (St. Louis, MO)

Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach                                                                                                                                       2002-04

 St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley (St. Louis, MO)

Head Men’s Basketball Coach/Instructor                                                                                                                                      2001-02

 East Central College (Union, MO)

Physical Education Teacher (7-12)/Head Basketball Coach/Head Baseball Coach                                                        1998-99

 Naylor School District (Naylor, MO)

Assistant Basketball Coach/Program Director/Substitute Teacher                                                                                     1995-98

 Scott City High School (Scott City, MO)

Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE)

·  Active Member, Presenter at the MACTE State Convention (2025)

Missouri Society of Health & Physical Educators (MO SHAPE)

·  Active Member, Presenter at the MO SHAPE State Conventions (2018, 2019, 2020, 2022)

Society of Health & Physical Educators - America (SHAPE America)

·  Active Member

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)

·  Active Member

St. Louis Suburban Public High School Athletic and Activities Association (SPHSAAA)

·  Member (2009-11 & 2014-17), President of the Suburban XII North Conference (2015-17)

Missouri Professors of Educational Administration (MPEA)

·  Member, Presenter at the 2017 State Convention

Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA)

·  Member, Presenter at the 2017 MIAAA State Convention

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)

·  Member, Completed RAA & CAA National Athletic Administrator Certifications

Special Olympics of Missouri (SOMO)

·  Coach (1996, 2001-04), Event Coordinator/Volunteer: Local, Regional, & State (2001-04)

Lincoln University Fall Institute, August 2026

• New Faculty Institute
• Developing Your Course Syllabus
• Presentation by Dr. Chad Kish, Lincoln University
• AI: Practical Uses for Faculty
• Greg Emanuel, Lincoln University
• Crisis Response and Emergency Preparedness
• Capt. Nikki Brown, Lincoln University
• Student Success & Retention Strategies: Your Role Matters
• Dr. Saint Rice & Qubienique Greer, Lincoln University
• Finding the Data You Need: Exploring Lincoln University’s Tableau Dashboards
• Greg Kalnes, Lincoln University
• Designing AI-Literate Assignments
• Nathanael Arbuckle, Lincoln University
• Navigating the Promotion and Tenure Process
• Dr. David Heise & Dr. Michael Bardot, Lincoln University
• Navigate 360: Faculty Refresher
• Dr. Saint Rice, Lincoln University

Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) Institutional Review Board (IRB) Training, July 2026

• Missouri Baptist University 
• When the Institutional Review Board (IRB): Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Regulations Apply
• Institutional Review Board (IRB): What is Human Subject Research?
• Institutional Review Board (IRB): Independent Review of Research

KnowBe4 Professional Development, May 2026

• Cybersecurity Awareness Training
• Working Safety with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Lincoln University, Office of Institutional Research & Assessment (OIRA) Conference, March 2026

• Closing the Loop in Real Time: Using Program-Level Assessment to Drive Faculty Action and Student Progress in an M.Ed. K-12 Program
• Dr. Kimberly A. Warfield, Lincoln University
• Experimenting with Equity-Minded Assessment: One Course's Experience
• Amber Bell, Lincoln University
• Enhancing Active Learning through Brisk Teaching and Anonymous Engagement Tools
• Amber Bell, Lincoln University

Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Fall Conference, October 2025

• Ethical Uses of AI to Improve Instructional Practices and Decrease Teacher Burnout
• Dr. Lisa Nieuwenhuizen, William Woods University
• BEAR Power
• Dr. April Phillips, Missouri State University

Lincoln University Fall Institute, August 2025

• Introduction to EAB Navigate
• Dr. Saint Rice, Lincoln University
• Technology in the Classroom
• Rosevelt Stallings, Lincoln University
• Advanced Self-Service
• Blaine Bredeman, Lincoln University
• Crisis Response & Emergency Preparedness
• Capt. Holmes & Sierra Thomas, Lincoln University
• Student Success & Retention Strategies
• Dr. Saint Rice & Qubieinique Greer, Lincoln University
•  LU Online: Strengthening Online Instruction
• LU Online Staff
• Assessment Techniques
• Angelette Prichett, Lincoln University
• Active Shooter Training
• Capt. Holmes & Sierra Thomas, Lincoln University
• Navigating Conflict and Difficult Conversations in the Workplace
• Shawnda Hayes-Dunnell, Lincoln University

Lincoln University, Office of Institutional Research & Assessment (OIRA) Conference, March 2025

• Using SmartEvals to Drive Student Success 
• Jen Lane, SmartEvals
• Visualizing Student Enrollment Data for Institutional Planning
• Greg Kalnes, Lincoln University
• Developing Effective PLOs for Curricular and Co-Curricular Areas
• Angellette Pritchett, Lincoln University

Lincoln University Winter Institute, January 2025 

• Empowering Futures: Harnessing AI for Student Success and Faculty Innovation
• Robbie Melton, Tennessee State University
• Enhancing Research: Effective Practices for Faculty & Student Engagement
• Dr. Darius Watson, Lincoln University
• UNCF Transformation Project: Academic Advising Success Network
• Darryl Ann Lai Fang, UNCF

Canvas Professional Development, November 2024

• Mastering Online Teaching Certificate
• Understanding & Applying QM Principles
• Using Canvas for Teaching Success

Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Fall Conference, October 2024

• Supporting Candidate Retention & Progression
• Dr. Elizabeth Thorne-Wallington, Missouri Western State University
• What Can Generative AI Do for Me and My Students?
• Dr. Jana Gerard, Southeast Missouri State University
• Exploring how adaptive technology can provide a personalized learning experience tailored to teachers' needs
• Zach Gregory, 240 Tutoring
• Empowering Students: Integrating Mental Health First Aid into Wellbeing Initiatives
• Dr. Kelli McKee, University of Missouri - St. Louis
• Using Hattie’s Effect Size Research to Improve Teacher Efficacy
• Dr. Lisa Nieuwenhuizen, Westminster University

Leading Strategic Student Success, April 2024

• Harvard University Initiative
• Attended Sessions 1 & 2

Lincoln University Spring Institute, January 2024

• University Assessment
• Angelette Prichette, Lincoln University
• Introduction to the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
• Dr. Monica Flippin-Winn

Lincoln University Professional Development, November 2024

• High Impact Practices Training
• Monica Flippin-Winn, John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
• Integrating Service Learning as a High-Impact Practice
• Dr. Dwight Bailey, Lincoln University

Mental Health First Aid Training, July 2024

• Mental Health First Aid Certification Course

Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) Praxis Assessment Transition Training, April 2024

• University of Missouri, Columbia

Lincoln University Future Educators' Conference, March 2024

• Equity in Education: Giving Students What They Need to Succeed
• Dr. Howard Fields, III (BSTEL)

Lincoln University Professional Development, February 2024

• Continuing the Legacy of Ruth Harris
• Dr. Vanessa Garry, University of Missouri - St. Louis

Lincoln University Professional Development, November 2023

• High Impact Practices Training
• John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education

Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) Institutional Review Board (IRB) Training, March 2023

• Missouri Baptist University 
• When the Institutional Review Board (IRB): Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Regulations Apply
• Institutional Review Board (IRB): What is Human Subject Research?
• Institutional Review Board (IRB): Independent Review of Research

Lincoln University Center for Teaching & Learning, February 2023

• Let the Little Light Shine
• Dr. Elisabeth Greer, PBS

Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Fall Conference, October 2023

• Seven Simple Strategies for Student Engagement
• Dr. Laura Schlisser, Missouri Southern State University
• Culturally Responsive Teaching: Deeper Cultural Connections and Communication Strategies in Classroom Instruction and Interactions
• Dr. Jace'Karmon Thomas, William Jewell University
• Relationship Rich Education: How Human Connection Drives College Success
• Dr. Bryant Winn, Park University

Active Shooter Training, March 2023

• Chief Gary Hill, Lincoln University

Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Fall Conference, October 2022

• The Champion Method: 3As of School Transformation
• Dr. Exley Warren, University of Missouri - St. Louis
• Using Street Data in Teacher Preparation Courses to Model Humanizing Ways of Approaching Data Collection in Schools
• Dr. Stacy Finley, Missouri State University
• Bridging the Gap: Increasing Access to Education through Partnerships
• Dr. Melissa Lancaster, Western Governors University
• Providing Opportunities for Teacher Candidates to Reflect on the Professional Dispositions
• Dr. Angela Danley, Avila University

LinkedIn Learning Professional Development, Summer 2022

• Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer
• Driving Change & Anti-Racism
• How to Use LinkedIn Learning
• Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationship Openness & Trust
• Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies
• Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement
• Tips for Learner Engagement

Developing & Mapping Program Standards: A Focus on Student-Centered Program Design (2026, March)

·     Office of Institutional Research & Assessment (OIRA) Conference: Lincoln University (Virtual)

·     Video Presentation Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1QVpVLUk4A

Developing & Mapping LU’s Program Standards: Focusing on Student-Centered Program Design (2025, October)

·     Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference (Virtual)

·     Video Presentation Link: https://youtu.be/RJSOo5RFso0

Implementing Performance-Based Assessments in the Classroom (2022, November)

·     Missouri Society for Health and Physical Educators (MO SHAPE) State Conference (Lake Ozark, MO)

Information for First-Time Job Seekers (2019, November)

·     Missouri Society for Health and Physical Educators (MO SHAPE) State Conference (Lake Ozark, MO)

Implementing Character Initiatives in Physical Education & Athletics (2018, November)

·     Missouri Society for Health and Physical Educators (MO SHAPE) State Conference (Lake Ozark, MO)

Outside the Box Lessons for Physical Education (2018, November)

·     Missouri Society for Health and Physical Educators (MO SHAPE) State Conference (Lake Ozark, MO)

Implementing Character Initiatives through Athletics (2017, November)

•   Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) State Conference (Osage Beach, MO)

Poster Presentation: Exploring the Correlation of Participation in Athletics to Student Success (2017, February)

·     Missouri Professors of Educational Administration (MPEA) State Conference (Columbia, MO)

Kish, C. R. (2016, April). Special events: Faculty & staff appreciation game. The Missouri Athletic Director. http://www.wehelpschools.com/ezine/app/viewAllArticles.aspx?eid=404

Kish, C. R. (2007, November). Quick hitters shred zone defenses. Winning Hoops, 32, pp. 36-37. https://coachad.com/articles/5-quick-hitters-to-shred-zone-defenses/

Kish, C. R., & Woodard, R. (2005). The impact of positive motivational techniques by coaches on the achievement levels of men's junior college basketball players. Missouri Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 15, 6-15. doi:10.13140/RG.2.1.3267.9767. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286121814_The_Impact_of_Positive_Motivational_Techniques_by_Coaches_on_the_Achievement_Levels_of_Men's_Junior_College_Basketball_Players

Primary Academic Research

Kish, C. R. (2017, January). Exploring the Correlation of Participation in Athletics to Student Success. [Doctoral Dissertation, Missouri Baptist University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 10256719. https://www.proquest.com/openview/05ee4d13e13dabe69263bcc9e0a4afb7/1?cbl=18750&pq-origsite=gscholar

Kish, C R. (2011, June). Perceptions of Athletic Directors on the Effectiveness of Athletic Department Handbooks. [Educational Specialist Action Research, Missouri Baptist University].

Kish, C R. (2009, March). Creation of a Comprehensive Athletic Department Handbook. [Thesis, Missouri Baptist University].

Kish, C R. (2003, July). The Impact of Positive Motivational Techniques by Coaches on the Achievement Levels of Men’s Junior College Basketball Players. [Thesis, Ball State University]. EBSCOhost Peer-reviewed Research. https://research.ebsco.com/c/dq75cv/search/details/oswd4kjhyz?limiters=None&q=The%20Impact%20of%20Positive%20Motivational%20Techniques%20by%20Coaches%20on%20the%20Achievement%20Levels%20of%20Men%E2%80%99s%20Junior%20College%20Basketball%20Players&searchMode=all

Academic Research Committees:

Elders, L. (2026). Topic: At-risk middle school music students self-reported intrinsic motivation for participation in music through the lens of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. (Committee Member)

Chappelle, S. (2026). Topic: Exploring academic achievement levels of high school athletes in a lower socioeconomic school district. (Committee Member)

Gaugh, R. (2025, October). The Role of Community Building on At-Risk Student Attendance, Academic Success Rates, and Discipline in an Alternative Setting as Compared to the Traditional High School. [Doctoral Dissertation, Missouri Baptist University]. (Committee Chair)

Peregoy, M. A. (2024, November). Exploring Lived Experiences of Small Rural School Principals: A Phenomenological Study on Building Principal Retention and the Missouri Leadership Development System. [Doctoral Dissertation, Missouri Baptist University]. (Committee Member)

Beck, B. C. (2023, December). Implementation of the Block Schedule at Two Missouri High Schools: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Study. [Doctoral Dissertation, Missouri Baptist University]. (Committee Chair)

Arledge, D. A. (2020, May). Exploring How School Absenteeism is Linked to Achievement Gaps in Suburban High School Students: A Quantitative Study. [Doctoral Dissertation, Missouri Baptist University]. (Committee Member)

Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Excels: Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD)                                                                                                                                                                     2021-23

·  Primary Investigator (PI)

·  Awarded $382,000 in funding to develop a Human Performance Lab (HPL) to provide cutting-edge instruction, training, and laboratory equipment for fitness and physiological testing, movement analysis, and exercise science

Title III: Technology, Instruction, Curriculum & Assessment (TICA)                                                                                   2020-23

·  Primary Investigator (PI)

·  Developed various initiatives to improve the use, application, and equipment required to effectively integrate technology, instruction, curriculum, and assessment in the School of Education

Adult Education & Literacy Grant (AEL): Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE)   2020-21

·  Grant Administrator for the Local Provider (Lincoln University)

·  Funding for classes to improve basic literacy, learn English, or earn a High School Equivalency (HiSET) diploma

National Science Foundation (NSF)                                                                                                                                             2020-21

·  University Administrator Supporting the PI (Dr. Gouranga Saha)

·  Provided administrative support for a collaborative conference with the University of Missouri to recruit people of color into the STEM (specifically science and math) teaching career fields

Featured Speaker: Quest for Success Podcast with Dr. Jerry Cunningham

·     Episode 102: The Heart of Coaching: Lessons in Leadership (January 13, 2026)

·     Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-of-coaching-lessons-in-leadership-with/id1806233971?i=1000744969824

Featured Presenter: Cape Girardeau Public Schools Aspiring Leadership Academy

·     Developing Your Leadership Skills: What Drives You? (February 22, 2024)

Educational Leadership Consulting

·     Normandy High School Multi-Phased Education-Based Athletic Department Improvement Plan (2019-21)



Lamar State College – Port Arthur: Undergraduate (2012-Present)

·     Basketball (PHED 1109): Redesign, Instruction, In-Person

·     Weight Training (PHED 1100): Redesign, Instruction, In-Person

·     Coaching Sports & Athletics (KINE 1321): Original Design, Instruction, Online

·     Foundations of Kinesiology (KINE 1301): Redesign, Instruction, In-Person, Online

·     Non-Traditional Sports (KINE 1337): Original Design, Instruction, In-Person, Online

·     Personal & Community Health (KINE 1304): Original Design, Instruction, Online

·     Physical Education for Elementary Teachers (KINE 1331): Original Design, Instruction, Online