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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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Is Online Alternative Teacher Certification The Best Way to Become A Teacher?

Posted by Micah Fikes on November 30, 2018

The term “online” is so associated with the Internet that we assume it was coined in the 21st century, but a little dictionary digging tells us that “on line” was born in the 19th century as way for railroad workers to signal via telegraph.

How To Become A Teacher With A Texas Alternative Certification Program

Posted by Micah Fikes on November 27, 2018

You want to become a teacher in the state of Texas, but you aren’t sure where to start. Who do you ask for help? What do you need to do? How do you get a teaching certificate?

Why You Need Help Becoming A Texas Teacher

Posted by Micah Fikes on November 26, 2018

What test should I take? How do I sign up for the test? Where do I get my training? How do I qualify to start looking for a job? Will my out of state credential qualify me to teach in Texas? Can I teach if I don’t have a degree?

Are There Online Teaching Jobs in Texas?

Posted by Micah Fikes on October 30, 2018

When you think of the popular Friday Night Lights television series many sights and sounds spring to mind such as coach Eric Taylor telling his Dillon High School football team in the locker room "clear eyes, full heart, can't lose."

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