About Shawn
Hi, I’m Shawn Vicknair, and I’m excited to welcome you to my site!
I’m a husband, father, friend, teacher, martial artist, entrepeneur, and just another person trying to figure this life out.
I feel confident that we can support each other and we can learn how to tackle this life better together.
Scroll down to learn more about me and my journey.
Those who know, do. Those who understand, teach.
— Aristotle
Martial arts provides me the values needed to be successful in life, the creativity to express myself, and reality to understand violence.
The martial arts have been a huge aspect of my life since I was a young child. I owe much of my successes to the martial arts and those who I have met on my journey.
Check out Lone Star Karate & Self Defense.
Shawn Vicknair has been in education since the late 1990’s. However it’s not the traditional education that most think of. Shawn started his teaching as a martial arts instructor. After college, he taught karate in Richmond and taught special education at a local middle school. Shawn soon realized the struggles of both teachers and students in public education. He witnessed first-hand how many teacher’s hands were tied. During this time, he became friends with Debbie Elder, who was educating a group of students in her home including her two daughters. After several months, Shawn decided to open Gateway America Prep. Fast forward over 50 graduates, Gateway America Prep has moved to our new home and has continued to improve the curriculum and our procedures.
Check out Gateway America Preparatory.
