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When it comes to preferences such as “Coke or Pepsi” or “French fries or onion rings”, you will find strong opinions and backers on both sid…

June 14, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

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 …

May 24, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

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 …

May 15, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Certification Tests

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

May 3, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Teaching Jobs

For the typical college student, the four years spent at university are a magical time that will provide both a valuable education and life-…

April 12, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Teacher Training

Texans are proud of their pioneer heritage. And, while longhorn steers and oil gushing from Spindletop may be the first images that spring t…

April 3, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Teaching Jobs

When it comes to finding elementary teaching jobs in Texas the choices run from A to Z or from Austin to Zapata.

February 27, 2018 · Micah Fikes

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