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Micah Fikes

Micah Fikes
Micah is the Director of Curriculum & Technology. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in British Literature, from the University of North Texas and a Master of Arts in Teaching, from Louisiana College. In his previous career, Micah served for 14 years as a banker and bank manager. For the majority of this period, Micah managed the Downtown Fort Worth location of Frost Bank. In 2005, Micah finally surrendered to his true calling to be an educator. After a brief, but fulfilling term teaching high school English at Flower Mound High School in Lewisville ISD, Micah went to work for the family business, training teachers.
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Recent Posts

Veterans to Teachers in Texas: Why It Makes Good Sense

Posted by Micah Fikes on January 8, 2025

School districts across the country are increasingly finding out what corporate America has known for a long time: Military veterans make great hires. 

 

Veterans, for their part, are discovering that becoming a teacher is a great re-entry into the civilian workforce and a way to proudly continue serving their nation.

 

If you’re considering a second career, here’s what you need to know about why teaching can provide stability, personal ...

5 Tips To Land Your First Job As A Texas Teacher

Posted by Micah Fikes on January 7, 2025

You come out of your interview and you know you did great. You nailed all the answers to the questions. But a few weeks later, you find out that you didn’t get the job. You don’t know how that happened.

It’s Not Just About Getting A Teaching Certificate In Texas

Posted by Micah Fikes on January 6, 2025

When people think about becoming a teacher, they often think about a steady job, good benefits and the “highly revered” summers off. 

Best Career Change For A Police Officer

Posted by Micah Fikes on December 9, 2024

When it comes to career changes for police officers, employment opportunities in areas like private security, corporate investigations or risk management may come to mind as natural transitions. 

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