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Kelli Bush Aspiring Educator Scholarship Fund


Kelli Bush born July 16, 1970, in Lebanon Junction and a resident of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.

A graduate of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Associate of Science, and Western Kentucky University, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Elementary Education, she began her teaching career at Boston Elementary School, 1993-99. She then moved to the Elizabethtown Independent School system, where she taught at Morningside Elementary 1999-2007, and served as principal 2007-12. She transitioned into district administration in the Elizabethtown school system as assistant superintendent for student learning, 2012-20, and then as superintendent from 2020-23. Her most recent role was as a grant co-director with Green River Region Educational Cooperative.

While Kelli received honors for her many achievements throughout her career, she was most proud of helping others reach their fullest potential. She was a servant leader who inspired others by her example and encouragement. She dedicated her life to making everything she touched the best it could be. She was tireless in her efforts and fierce in her dedication.

Kelli was at her happiest listening to music with her husband Matt, reading, watching the NFL, cheering on the Cards, at the lake with family and friends, wagering on Twin Spires, planning and being on a cruise or chilling on the back porch simply reflecting - with a strong coffee - on her upcoming day. But most of all, her ultimate bliss came from seeing her children, Austin and Meredith happy. Kelli was simply the best role model her kids could ever have.

 

To honor her memory, family, friends and colleagues established the Kelli Bush Aspiring Educator Scholarship Fund. The fund assists deserving students majoring in teacher education to obtain a higher education. Through this fund, Kelli's legacy lives on.

Kelli Bush

Kelli Bush Aspiring Educator Scholarship Fund

 

 

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