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Becoming A Teacher

Long-time Lone Star State residents will tell you that in Texas the BBQ is better, the folks are friendlier and everything is indeed bigger.

February 21, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

In case you didn’t know...If you hold a standard teaching certificate in Texas, you must renew it every five years.

January 29, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Texas Teacher News

Most financial planning experts believe that the best time to start thinking about retirement is today…...whether you are fresh out of colle…

January 9, 2018 · Micah Fikes

Certification Tests

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 Certif…

December 29, 2017 · Micah Fikes

Texas Teacher News

Sometimes good things come in small packages. The Little Elm Independent School District in Denton County, currently enrolls nearly 7,400 st…

December 19, 2017 · Micah Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

Are you thinking about becoming a teacher in Texas? Good choice! Though there will always be a demand for teachers, some teaching positions …

November 21, 2017 · Micah Fikes

Becoming A Teacher

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career paths continue their boom in the job market and this growth has led to more …

November 14, 2017 · Micah Fikes

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