Fun Facts About Michael Houk
Fulbright Fellowship
I was selected as a Fulbright Fellow and spent a month in Tanzania, working with students and fellow educators. My team of fellow educators experienced amazing cultures and locations that impacted how we view education and the world.
Pictured (from left to right):
Picture 1: Me teaching orphans how to use new tablets we delivered in remote northern Tanzania.
Picture 2: Me standing in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Concerts
The older I've become, the more I've come to enjoy attending concerts.
Notable Concerts:
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Picture 1)
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Metallica, Pantera, and Suicidal Tendencies at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Picture 2)
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Rolling Stones at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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Bowling For Soup
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Nappy Roots and Bubba Sparxxx at Athfest 2025 in Athens, GA.
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Andre 3000 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA.
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Many other bands at small venues.
Books
I love reading books of all kinds, including research journals, fiction, history, and comics. I love learning.
Book List:
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Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
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Bitter Root by Chuck Brown, David Walker, & Sanford Greene
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Compassion (&) Conviction by Justin Gibony, Michael Wear, Chris Butler, & Barbera Williams-Skinner
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Punk Rock & Philosophy by Joshua Heter & Richard Greene
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Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr., Jess Wibowo, & Cin Wibowo
