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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

Texas Teacher Certification Fees: A Clear Cost Breakdown (and What Most People Forget to Budget For)

Posted by Micah Fikes on March 16, 2026

Most people don’t avoid teacher certification because they can’t do it.

Texas Teacher Certification Exams Explained: What to Expect Before You Commit

Posted by Micah Fikes on March 9, 2026

For many people considering teaching, certification exams aren’t just another requirement on a checklist.

They’re the part that causes hesitation — especially for career changers, parents returning to work, or professionals who haven’t taken a formal exam in years.

Best Subjects to Teach in Texas: What’s In Demand (and What to Choose Carefully)

Posted by Micah Fikes on February 23, 2026

When people think about becoming a teacher in Texas, they usually focus on one question:

“How do I get certified?”

Are There Online Teaching Jobs in Texas?

Posted by Micah Fikes on February 10, 2026

When people think of “Friday Night Lights,” vivid images come to mind: packed stadiums, small-town pride, and Coach Eric Taylor rallying his team with “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.”

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