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Welcome to Charger Chats, Trinity School of Midland's official podcast! Charger Chats is your inside look at all things Trinity. From helpful tips and need-to-know information for parents to conversations with school leaders, teachers, coaches, and special guests, we’re here to help you stay connected to the people, programs, and ideas that make the Trinity community special.

Whether you’re brand new to Trinity or have been a Charger for years, there’s something here for you. Subscribe and join the conversation!

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  • #6
    Yesterday · 32 min

    Episode 6: Anthony Dragun, Class of 2016

    The path from oil and gas to neurosurgery is not for the faint of heart, and Dr. Anthony Dragun explains why he made that leap, what residency really demands, and why purpose matters more than prestige. Dragun, a 2016 Trinity graduate, traces his route from UT Austin chemical engineering and a year at ExxonMobil to medical school at UT Southwestern and a seven-year neurosurgery residency in Indianapolis. Along the way, he shares the mindset shift that took him from a desk job he knew wouldn't fit to a career where every day carries real weight and real gratitude. You'll hear how surgery gives him perspective on what most people take for granted, why the TV show The Pitt feels too real to enjoy casually, and what life looks like with a wife, a baby on the way, and years still ahead in training. He also reflects on the Trinity habits that still shape him today - from chapel and small class sizes to the accountability, confidence, and soft skills that mattered long after graduation.

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  • #5
    September 29 · 25 min

    Episode 5: Sarah Fenske, Head of Lower School

    Trinity's new Head of Lower School, Sarah Fenske, opens up about what she is most excited to learn at Trinity, how she plans to support teachers, and why the best education is built on experiences, relationships, and presence. Sarah shares what she noticed the moment she stepped on campus, why community keeps coming up again and again, and how she wants students to remember lower school long after they leave it. From the penguin parade and Saints of God to daily chapel, PE, Spanish, art, and music, this episode shows how Trinity shapes the whole child in ways that go far beyond the classroom.

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  • #4
    September 23 · 22 min

    Episode 4: Wellness Directors Christen Timmons and Jessi Morgan

    School counselors Christen Timmons and Jessi Morgan share the simple, practical skills that help children move from overwhelmed to capable—and why the small stuff matters long before the big stuff hits. Christen, a lower school counselor, and Jessi, who supports middle and upper school students, bring two different perspectives on the same urgent question: how do we help kids handle stress without rescuing them from every hard moment? Their answers are refreshingly specific, from noticing new patterns in sleep, appetite, and school function to teaching children to name what they feel and use coping tools that actually work. Don't miss our parent event with Capable book author David Thomas on Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 pm in the Commons!

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  • #3
    September 15 · 26 min

    Episode 3: Hank Cunningham

    Director of Athletics Hank Cunningham, a former Trinity student and current Trinity dad, shares the vision behind the Trinity athletics program - and why it matters far beyond the scoreboard. Hank opens up about what he hopes people say years from now, the core values driving Trinity Athletics, and how those values are showing up in everything from fight song traditions to the way students carry themselves on campus. He also talks candidly about the responsibility of leading a program he once lived as a student-athlete, and why that perspective shapes every decision he makes. You'll hear stories about the Trinity teachers and coaches who shaped him, the traditions he loves most, and the moments that made him realize coming back to Trinity was about more than a job.

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  • #2
    September 8 · 16 min

    Episode 2: Everything a Trinity Parent Needs to Know

    New to Trinity? These are the 10 things every parent wishes someone had told them on day one - from the Charger and Blackbaud to uniforms, lunch visits, birthday blessings, and the school traditions that make Trinity feel like home. If you are trying to figure out what matters most and where to find answers, Charger Chats is here to help. You’ll discover: Why the weekly Charger email should become your first stop for dates, information, and updates by division How Blackbaud works as a window into assignments, schedules, grades, and calendar planning Where to look for used uniforms, what the Charger Store offers, and how to save money before buying new What parents can expect around lunch visits, birthday blessings, Spirit Week, Grandparents Day, and the Blessing of the Pets

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  • #1
    August 28 · 21 min

    Episode 1: A Conversation With Shelby Hammer

    Welcome to the first episode of Charger Chats! We’re kicking things off with a conversation with Trinity School of Midland’s Head of School, Shelby Hammer. Shelby shares her perspective on the exciting construction happening across campus, what it’s really like to make difficult decisions as a school leader, and the vision behind Trinity’s future. She also talks about what makes Trinity such a special place, and, perhaps most importantly, the incredible team of teachers who make it all possible.

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