Registration is now OPEN for the 2026-2027 school year!

Middle & High School History + Writing Classes| McKinney, TX & Surrounding Cities | Now Inviting Online Students

Hand the History and Writing over to an expert who truly loves it.

I’m Kevin Keenan, and I partner with homeschool families to bring history to life. Your student gets a seat in a class led by a passionate teacher—combining deep historical stories with expert writing feedback in one session. Whether you join us in person here in North Texas or connect with us online for the first time this year, I’m here to handle the teaching, the grading, and the big discussions for you.

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Smart. Engaging. Surprisingly Fun.

A Shared Journey Through History and Writing

The Socratic Circle – We move past just memorizing facts. These are live, lively discussions where middle and high schoolers actually talk through the big ideas of the past.
The College-Prep Writing – Big essays can be scary, so we don’t do them all at once. I guide students through a 6-step process—from researching the big idea and building a thesis to the final bibliography—so they never feel overwhelmed.
Our Local & Online Community – Whether meeting in-person in McKinney or joining us online, your student is part of a real group. They’ll learn to debate, disagree respectfully, and grow alongside their peers.

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Explore Our Comprehensive History Courses

Middle School

Building the Foundation

High School

Deepening the Discussion

Integrated Writing

A Team Effort for Better Essays

What Makes These Classes Different?

History That Sticks

We move past dry dates and names to focus on the human stories of the past. I bring history to life using engaging accounts and real-world examples, helping students discover the “why” behind the events so they actually remember what they’ve learned.

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Real Conversations

I replace boring lectures with lively Socratic discussion. Students are encouraged to ask big questions, listen to their peers, and learn how to stand behind their ideas with evidence—all in a respectful, small-group setting.

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Skills for the Future

Our combined focus on history and writing builds the critical thinking skills students need for college and beyond. I provide the professional feedback and 6-step structure, while the parent provides the at-home guidance they need to succeed.

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Hear from Our Satisfied Families

★★★★★

“Kevin’s class pushed my introverted daughter to find her voice in the Socratic Circle and to trust herself as a writer.”

TeresaHomeschool Mom

★★★★★

“I especially love that Mr. Kevin says we don’t have to agree with anyone else’s view as long as we can back up an argument with historical data!”

AbigailStudent for 4 years

Registration is now OPEN for the 2026-2027 school year!

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