Mike Moses

Education Consultant

What is your current professional role? 
Currently, I am an educational consultant in Dallas, Texas and serve as senior advisor to several organizations.

What is an Influencer? Individuals who take actions to make a difference in the strength, well-being and success of their communities. Parents, coaches, teachers, counselors, community leaders and others to whom young people turn when making major decisions about their futures.

How long have you been in the education field? 
I have been in the public education field for over 30 years, and have worked as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, superintendent and was honored to have served as the Commissioner of Education for Texas. I have been in the private, educational consulting business for the past six years.

When did you first become interested in education? 
I was always quite determined not to go into the education field because my mother and father were both teachers. Despite this determination I ended up getting my teaching certificate. I truly fell in love with education while I was student teaching American history. I loved being the storyteller who was able to bring the rich stories of American and Texan history to the students. I was hooked and decided that education was fun and my career path.

Who had the greatest influence on you growing up? 
My mother and father have had the greatest impact on me. My mother was certainly the driver for my educational success early on as she expected performance. My dad had a lot of influence on how I thought of education, how to teach and how teachers can serve students in the most positive and beneficial ways.

What is your connection to the Army? 
I was recruited to be a member of the grassroots local advisory board and spent a few years on it. As a superintendent I also worked with the Army to support its recruiting efforts. I thought it was important that educators supported the Army and the other branches of the military.

Why do you think the Army is a good partner for the education community? 
For the young people that are uncertain about what they want to do with their lives, they can benefit from guidance, discipline and financial assistance from the Army. It can be a good match particularly for young Americans who would otherwise not have opportunities available to them.

What motivates you to be an advocate for the Army? 
I have a great respect and admiration for the men and women who serve our Country. I am impressed with their courage and leadership. I want to help recruiters spread the word in any way I can.

What educational resources that the Army sponsors do you think are particularly helpful? 
The scholarships and JROTC training.

Why is it important for community leaders to support the Army? 
I strongly believe that we all need to make a contribution if we want to continue to enjoy the freedom and democracy our Country offers. We have an obligation to support the Army whether it is by directly serving or from behind the scenes.

What were you surprised to learn about the Army and it’s commitment to education? 
Definitely the amount of financial aid opportunities. I had no idea the amount of opportunities and scholarships which are now available for high school students.