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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

Why You Must Pass The PPR Test If You Want To Teach Your Second Year in Texas?

Posted by Micah Fikes on May 24, 2018

The classic “Hero’s Journey” in literature begins with a calling, followed by a road of trials, and in the end challenges conquered lead to a transformation.

Why a Career Change to Teaching May Be Right For You

Posted by Micah Fikes on May 15, 2018

There was a time in Texas when you could expect a lifelong job that would lead to an engraved gold watch and a nice pension. There was also a time when modern travel was by steam engine and the latest technology was a rotary dial telephone. Things do indeed change!

How to Get Texas Teacher Certification Test Study Guides Without Spending A Lot

Posted by Micah Fikes on May 3, 2018

Mention “Exes” to a native Texan and they surely will start humming George Strait’s country classic “All My Ex’s Live in Texas”.

Getting a Teaching Job Right Out Of College

Posted by Micah Fikes on April 12, 2018

For the typical college student, the four years spent at university are a magical time that will provide both a valuable education and life-long memories. It’s natural, however, for apprehension to set in during the final semester as the “real world” and the need for a real job beckons.

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