My Unique Approach to Education

“My approach to adult learning is working professionals who need a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as a facilitator to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing an environment that is Christian, safe, supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas in the classroom. There are three elements that I believe are conducive to establishing such an environment, (1) the instructor acting as a guide, (2) allowing the adult students natural progression to direct his/her learning, and (3) promoting respect for all things and all people in the class.”

– Dr. Michael Woods

Brief Biography:

Originally from Oklahoma City, but moved to Dallas after graduation, and currently in the process of managing my own sports gym in order for local trainers to train for amateur and professional competition, as well as studying to be a combat judge. Previously, a Team Merchandise Manager for Futbol Club (FC) Dallas in Frisco, Texas.

During college, I competed for three years at Oklahoma State University (OSU) under Coach Bob Simmons and played in one non-Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bowl game. Previously, I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BSBM) from the University of Phoenix at the Oklahoma City campus in 2002. In addition, I obtained my Master of Business Administration (MBA)/e-Business from the University of Phoenix at the Dallas campus in 2004. Initially, completed my Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) online through the Phoenix campus in 2016 to become a sports consultant for Adidas, MLS, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), National Football League (NFL), or National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). My dissertation addressed the financial implications of NCAA Division 1 Athletes at high profiled programs such as Ohio State University (OSU), Texas A&M University (A&M), University of Connecticut (UConn), Florida State University (FSU), Stanford University, Arizona State University (ASU) and University of Texas (UT) multi-million-dollar programs. Furthermore, I have one younger brother, who is an associate professor at Howard University and completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Government / Black Politics. My younger brother graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in the fall of 2008 with a Master’s in Africana Studies.

In 2009, I married for the first time to a wonderful woman, who completed her MBA/Finance and has enjoyed working for Argo Technology as a Business Analyst. In addition, my wife is slowly learning to love the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and European Soccer Club (ESC). Furthermore, we have a thirteen-year-old daughter beginning eighth grade and loves She-Hulk, Lady Thor, and Black Panther (Shuri), and my ten-year-old is finishing his last year in elementary and loves the Spiderman universe (Myles Morales, Peter Parker, Venom, and Daredevil).

Personal Quote:

“Fighting is a sport, if you’re not humble, it’s going to ring humbleness to you.” – Mike Tyson