History and Social Sciences

List of 4 members.

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  Todd Freese 

  MS & US Dean of Students/US History Teacher

  432-697-3281 x 311

  University of Texas of the Permian Basin - B.A.

  tfreese@trinitymidland.org

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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.
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  John Klassen 

  Debate Teacher / US Social Studies Teacher

  432-697-3281 x 325

  University of Tulsa - B.A., summa cum laude, Political Science (major), theater (minor) , and economics (minor)
  Columbia Law School - J.D.

  jklassen@trinitymidland.org

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  Mr. Klassen is certified by the TEA to teach Speech and Social Studies 7-12. Before joining Trinity in 2017, he practiced law for 26 years, including 13 years as the Chief of the United States Attorney's Office in Midland. He has tried more than 80 cases to a jury during his career and has served as an instructor at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina, on multiple occasions.

   

  Mr. Klassen and his wife Stephanie have two daughters: Katherine, a sophomore at the University of Portland, and Mary, a senior at Midland High School.  In his spare time, he is a passionate fan of the Minnesota Twins and enjoys reading political biographies--the longer the better.       
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  Terry Little 

  US History Teacher; Department Chair

  432-697-3281 x 344

  UT Austin - B.S.
  UT Permian Basin - M.A.

  tlittle@trinitymidland.org

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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.
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  Michael Midkiff 

  US History Teacher; MS Football & Track Coach

  432-697-3281 x 320

  University of Texas of the Permian Basin - B.S.

  mmidkiff@trinitymidland.org

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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.