Kalilah Kemp-Bush
DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT ROLE
I teach one class of sports medicine and two classes of health science at Oxford High School. Athletes come in roughly three times per week for treatment during the sports medicine class. My students receive hands-on experience in learning anatomy and providing treatment for athletes. We also see teachers if they are having any issues. It has been an amazing experience! I enjoy teaching my students what I have a great passion for. I work on an as-needed basis with Athletico, so when I provide athletic training coverage at games, my students are allowed to come along with me. They get to apply what they have learned in the classroom!
HOW I KNEW THIS WAS MY PASSION
My dad is a retired football-basketball coach and I grew up around sports. I knew I wanted to work in the health care industry, so I decided to find a career that would incorporate both sports and health care. I want to thank Mrs. Selina Reid for taking me under her wing and guiding me through it.
BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED
Nothing and no one can stop you from realizing your dream, BUT YOU!
BEST CAREER MOMENT SO FAR
Being invited to help revise the 2020 Sports Medicine Program High School Curriculum through the Research and Curriculum Unit at Mississippi State University. This curriculum is available to all high schools in the state of Mississippi.
NONPROFIT I WISH I KNEW MORE ABOUT
I wish I knew more about Save the Children, but I am passionate about The National Down Syndrome Society.
Hometown: Clarksdale
I can’t start my day until: I spend time with God so that his covering and guidance will be with me and my family all day.
Hobbies: Working out and spending time with my husband, Christopher Bush, and our two boys, Jeremy Franklin Jr. and Kase Bush.
Binge-watch: Horror movies
Last Good Read: “The Haunting of Hill House”
Favorite Meal in Town: Anything from Tallahatchie Gourmet
