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HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond Haynes — 108 episodes
Building Confidence One Conversation at a Time
Inside HCS Capital Improvement Projects
Students Turning Passion into Purpose
The Spartan Times interviews Dr. Haynes
How Dual Enrollment Opens Doors for HCS Students
How CNU and HCS Are Building Student Leadership
How social workers support HCS students
Discussing the new accreditation and accountability model
Project SEARCH: Building Confidence, Careers, and Community
Creating Classroom Connections with Emmanuelle Poulson
Global Experiences Shape This Career-Switcher’s Classroom
HCS Student Voices Lead the Way
HCS High School Teacher of the Year: Ashley Winfield
HCS Middle School Teacher of the Year: Stacey-Ann Facey
Meet HCS Teacher of the Year Shante Jackson
Benefits of HCS Health & Wellness Center and HCS Pharmacy
Building a STEM ecosystem for students
Phoebus grad comes home to teach
Helping your child transition back to the classroom
High school seniors share thoughts on their last first day
Elementary & Middle School Students Share First Day Excitement
Wrapping Up the School Year Right
Meet Hampton High’s Twin Top Graduates
From classroom to courtroom with Bethel High seniors
NFLPA’s Carl Francis on Youth, Sports, and Service
Michele Vinnie Soars as Thunderbirds’ Hometown Hero
Inside the planning process of the Hampton City Schools calendar
From classroom to the capitol, middle school pages share their journey
Phoebus seniors earn college degrees before high school graduation
Honoring military families and preparing for the Air Show
Navigating middle school challenges and successes
Stepping up as a freshman wrestler at Hampton High
Building stronger schools through community partnerships
First-year elementary principals share their leadership journey
Understanding school funding and financial priorities
Superintendent in the hot seat with Moton PreK
Embracing the Journey: An Associate Teacher’s Perspective
A New Teacher’s Perspective: Growth, Challenges, and Success
Four-Peat State Champions: Leadership and Legacy at Phoebus High
From Guidance to Growth: The Impact of School Counselors
The Road to Success: Inside HCS Transportation Operations
Hampton’s New Mayor on Partnership and Progress
Inside Hampton Boys' Basketball Championship Season
Bringing Healthcare to Schools: Sentara's Telehealth Initiative
Transforming School Culture with Restorative Practices
2024 HCS High School Teacher of the Year
2024 HCS Divisionwide & Middle School Teacher of the Year
2024 HCS Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Creating new opportunities in adult and alternative education
From Hampton to Hall of Fame: Dwight Stephenson’s Journey and Legacy
Commitment to effective special education practices
DEA Agent discusses the serious risks and dangers of fentanyl
Magnet school for technology
Catching up with a Hampton Crabber alum
Best-selling author and Bethel High alum
Benefits of athletics program
William Kelly, president of Christopher Newport University
Academic advancement & enrichment
Looking at education through the lens of an elementary school principal
School safety and security
Benefits of dual language immersion programs
Consistent attendance vital to student’s academic success
HCS students discuss their first day, hopes, and goals for the school year
Dr. Brittny Gainey, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kellie Goral, executive director, public relations & marketing
Shameka Pollard & Veronica Hurd, Academies of Hampton, job shadowing & internships
Chenequa Hayden, Hampton's Healthy Families
Dr. James Harris, Chief Academic Officer
Layla Witherspoon & Zahra Sandifer, Phoebus High School students
Boo Williams & Ralph Saunders, Phoebus High School Alumni
Trent Garrett & Jacob Young, Next Generation Storytellers
Shari Drake, HCS K-5 ELA Curriculum Leader
Dr. Kim Richardson, director of induction & development for HCS
Howard White, Kecoughtan alum, author, motivational speaker, senior vice president of Brand Jordan for NIKE, Inc.
Nicole Lewis, HCS Elementary Teacher of the Year, Forrest Elementary Teacher of the Year
Deon Moore, Kecoughtan High School boys track coach
Dr. Adolph Brown, III, author & keynote speaker
Tyrishia Howard & Dwight Sawyers, HCS Gear Up Alum, now HCS teachers
Colonel Matthew Altman, Commander of the 633d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Sophia Harris & Jonathan Jackson, HCS high school students
Tirzah Sarro-Jaynes, Phoebus Teacher of the Year & HCS High School Teacher of the Year
Kacy Futrell & Kim Sharpe, HCS teacher recruitment
Melvin Brown and Dr. Nicole Boston-Blanchard, HCS graduation coaches
Dr. Porter Brannon, president of Virginia Peninsula Community College
Heather Peterson - Director, HCS Climate & Culture
Moton PreK students & teacher, Ms. Johnson
Shanda Bailey, Head Coach, Hampton High Girls Basketball Team
Gary Skeen, Virtual Partnership Specialist
Jimmie Wideman, Chief of Police, Hampton Police Division
Francena McCorory, Bethel High alum and 2x gold medal olympian
Dr. Brittny Gainey, HCS Social Worker
Heather Van Hout, Science Teacher Specialist
Ricky Matthews, Meteorologist with WAVY TV & HCS grad
Mindy Singer Cook, Syms Middle School Teacher
Coach Luis Rivera & Elijah Foreman, Lindsay Middle School soccer
Riley Brooker & Madison Newton, Kecoughtan High Film Festival winners
Kaleb Lucas & Henry Godfrey, Phoebus High podcasters
Ashley Gregory, Hampton Council PTA president
Jeremy Blunt, head football coach of Phoebus High School
JoAnna Wilson-Jones, HCS Teacher of the Year
Nancy Beach, executive director of Hampton Education Foundation
A special mystery guest interviews Dr. Haynes
Veronica Hurd, director of the Academies of Hampton
Mary Bunting, Hampton City Manager
Dr. Richard Mason, Hampton School Board Chair
2023 First day of school for Hampton City Schools
Dr. John Caggiano, deputy superintendent & chief of staff for Hampton City Schools
Trailer to new podcast, HCS Talks