History and Social Sciences

Generation Z, young men and women born starting in 1995, now make up 25% of population of the United States. To say that this group faces immense challenges in the years ahead understates the situation by several orders of gravity: economies are undergoing rapid change; social media is fueling political polarization; the climate may be changing, possibly permanently cultural and religious diversity is increasing; and social mores continue to evolve. These are but
a few of the societal summonses – hard, but also exciting – our young people will have to answer as they very soon assume leadership. With these realities in mind, Trinity’s history and social studies faculty are committed to preparing each graduate to meet these leadership challenges. To that end, the history and social studies curriculum emphasizes the following: Historical and Cultural Literacy; Critical Thinking; Nonfiction Reading and Writing; and Citizenship

- History courses flowchart

Upper School History Faculty

List of 3 members.

Todd Freese

Middle and Upper School Dean of Students/Upper School History Teacher

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Joined Trinity 2015
University of Texas of the Permian Basin - B.A.

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Todd Freese is in his fifth year at Trinity. He teaches history and computer applications. He has been an educator for fifteen years and prior to that was a pastor, youth pastor, youth detention officer, stock broker and spent ten years umpiring professional baseball, including six games in the American League. He says his Trinity experience has been the most rewarding of any of his many stops along the way. It truly feels like a family and the culture is one of trust, caring and community. When not at Trinity, you may find him on the golf course, in his RV, working on a project at his house or, most likely, hanging out with his family which includes four of his own children, four precious grandchildren and his beautiful wife, Melissa of 30 years. But wherever you find him it will be with a book and a cup of coffee.
Terry Little

Upper School History Teacher/Department Chair

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Joined Trinity 2013
UT Austin - B.S.
UT Permian Basin - M.A.

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Mr. Little grew up in West Texas, attendeding school in McCamey from 1964-1972. After graduation, he attended the University of Texas in Austin and earned his degree in 1976. He came to Midland to coach and teach at San Jacinto Jr. High. He worked there until 1984 and then moved to Midland Freshman School to do much the same thing. In 1995, I moved to Midland High and taught AP U.S. History until I retired in 2013. I came to Trinity School in the fall of 2013 and began teaching history and economics classes. In the years after earning hisMA in History, he also taught in various capacities at Midland College and at UTPB.
Michael Midkiff

Upper School History Teacher/Football and Track Coach

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Joined Trinity 2009
University of Texas of the Permian Basin - B.S.

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Michael Midkiff has been teaching history and coaching football at Trinity for ten years. He is a proud Army veteran who enjoys playing and watching almost all sports. He likes to read history books and historical fiction. When not teaching Michael can be found traveling, cooking, and learning new skills.

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History and Social Sciences

Upper School History Faculty

List of 3 members.

Todd Freese

Terry Little

Michael Midkiff

Trinity School of Midland