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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

What You Need To Know About The Texas Teacher Certification Test

Posted by Micah Fikes on December 29, 2017

If you are looking to become a teacher for the upcoming school year, you MUST and I repeat MUST be prepared to pass all Texas Teacher Certification Tests prior to enrolling in an

Big Things Are Cooking In The Little Elm School District

Posted by Micah Fikes on December 19, 2017

Sometimes good things come in small packages. The Little Elm Independent School District in Denton County, currently enrolls nearly 7,400 students in five elementary schools, a K-8 campus, a sixth grade center, a middle school, and one high school. It’s one of the small districts in North Texas, but like most things in our great state, it has “Big Heart.”

Do I Need A Teaching Degree To Become A Texas Teacher

Posted by Micah Fikes on November 21, 2017

Are you thinking about becoming a teacher in Texas?

Good choice!

Though there will always be a demand for teachers, some teaching positions and areas are expected to grow more than others in the coming years.

How to Become a STEM Teacher in Texas

Posted by Micah Fikes on November 14, 2017

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career paths continue their boom in the job market and this growth has led to more student involvement in STEM and a greater need for specialized educators. In Texas, the demand for STEM educators is higher than the available teachers and this rising demand has created robust opportunities for people considering a career change and looking to make a difference.

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