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HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond Haynes
HCS Talks is designed to educate, inform, and entertain our community and beyond. We will talk about education, students, teachers, support staff, parents, programs and initiatives, community partnerships, and more. Listen to learn more about Hampton City Schools!
Episodes
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesMore Than a Bus Ride: A Century of Service to HCS Students
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with two longtime Hampton City Schools bus drivers whose combined service spans more…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesMeet the HCS High School Teacher of the Year, Tanisha Davis
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes welcomes Tanisha Davis, Hampton City Schools’ 2026–27 High School Teacher of the Year. The…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesMeet the HCS Middle School Teacher of the Year, Belynda Kirby
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Belynda Kirby, the 2026–27 Hampton City Schools Middle School Teacher of the Year…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesMeet the HCS Divisionwide Teacher of the Year, Erin Miller
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Erin Miller, the 2026–27 Hampton City Schools Teacher of the Year and the school…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesThe Students Are Back and They Have a Lot to Say
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes continues his conversations with students by visiting Aberdeen Elementary School and Jones…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHCS Seniors Reflect on Their Final Year
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with Josiah Porter Jordan and Nadia Malone, students at Phoebus High School, to hear…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHCS’ Kara Hart Is Virginia’s Counselor of the Year
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with Kara Hart, school counselor at Bryan Elementary School, who was recently named…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesServing Those Who Serve: Supporting Military Families
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with Col. Steven Dillenburger, Deputy Commander at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, to…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesBuilding Confidence One Conversation at a Time
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Hampton High School freshmen Sheldon Wallace and Khyler Synaker about their…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesInside HCS Capital Improvement Projects
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with Dr. Dan Bowling, Chief Operations Officer, to discuss the many capital…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesStudents Turning Passion into Purpose
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Shawn Battle and Ava Tanner, students in Bethel High School’s Academy of Law &…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesThe Spartan Times interviews Dr. Haynes
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes is interviewed by Sa'Mayah O’Neal, an eighth-grade student at Syms Middle School and member of…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHow Dual Enrollment Opens Doors for HCS Students
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes is joined by Shameka Pollard, chief of secondary school leadership, and Dr. Sean Callender…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHow CNU and HCS Are Building Student Leadership
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes chats with Brandon Jones, senior director for school partnerships and outreach for Christopher…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHow social workers support HCS students
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Dr. Bruce Copeland, Hampton City Schools’ Coordinator of Social Work Services…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesDiscussing the new accreditation and accountability model
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes is joined by Dr. John Caggiano, deputy superintendent and chief of staff, and Dr. James T…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesProject SEARCH: Building Confidence, Careers, and Community
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with Project SEARCH instructor Ashley Colon and graduate Tyree Fullerton. They share…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesCreating Classroom Connections with Emmanuelle Poulson
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Emmanuelle Poulson, third-grade teacher and climate coach at Cooper Elementary Magnet School for…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesGlobal Experiences Shape This Career-Switcher’s Classroom
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Jessica Hanthorn, English teacher and yearbook advisor at Kecoughtan High School. Hanthorn shares…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHCS Student Voices Lead the Way
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with Hampton City Schools’ student representatives to the School Board, Kaleb Lucas of Phoebus High…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHCS High School Teacher of the Year: Ashley Winfield
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Ashley Winfield, English teacher at Phoebus High School and Hampton City Schools’ 2025–2026 High…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHCS Middle School Teacher of the Year: Stacey-Ann Facey
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Stacey-Ann Facey, Hampton City Schools’ 2025–2026 Middle School Teacher of the Year from Lindsay…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesMeet HCS Teacher of the Year Shante Jackson
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Shante Jackson, Hampton City Schools’ 2025–2026 Division Teacher of the Year and first grade…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesBenefits of HCS Health & Wellness Center and HCS Pharmacy
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Kristin Jennings, pharmacy manager, and Misha Hack, wellness coach, about the Hampton City Schools…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesBuilding a STEM ecosystem for students
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Betsy McAllister, STEM Teacher Specialist for Hampton City Schools and Educator-in-Residence at…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesPhoebus grad comes home to teach
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with Andre Griffin, a Hampton native and graduate of Phoebus High School who has…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHelping your child transition back to the classroom
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes is joined by Carrie Battista, director of student health services, and Carla Mahn, director of…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHigh school seniors share thoughts on their last first day
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with high school seniors as they reflect on their “last first day” of school. The…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesElementary & Middle School Students Share First Day Excitement
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes kicks off season 3 by visiting with elementary and middle school students on their very first…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesWrapping Up the School Year Right
In this final episode of Season 2 of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes reconnects with Dr. Brittny Gainey, Hampton City Schools social worker and…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesMeet Hampton High’s Twin Top Graduates
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Nirmani and Nishtha Brahmbhatt, twin sisters and co-valedictorians of the Hampton High…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesFrom classroom to courtroom with Bethel High seniors
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Bethel High School seniors Nyssiah Rhodes and Matthew Coleman, both students in the…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesNFLPA’s Carl Francis on Youth, Sports, and Service
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Carl Francis, director of communications and strategic partnerships for the NFL Players…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesMichele Vinnie Soars as Thunderbirds’ Hometown Hero
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Michele Vinnie, K-12 mathematics curriculum leader for Hampton City Schools who was…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesInside the planning process of the Hampton City Schools calendar
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Dr. Jennifer Thomason, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, to…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesFrom classroom to the capitol, middle school pages share their journey
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with two middle school students who had the unique opportunity to serve as pages in the…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesPhoebus seniors earn college degrees before high school graduation
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes chats with Phoebus High School seniors Robert Staton III and Destinee Jones about their experiences…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHonoring military families and preparing for the Air Show
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Col. Matt Altman about his leadership journey and the lessons he has learned throughout…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesNavigating middle school challenges and successes
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Sharon Slater, principal of Jones Magnet Middle School, to discuss the unique…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesStepping up as a freshman wrestler at Hampton High
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Hampton High freshman and standout wrestler Hayden Shelley. Shelley shares her…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesBuilding stronger schools through community partnerships
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes sits down with Dr. Jennifer Oliver, director of community and government relations for Hampton…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesFirst-year elementary principals share their leadership journey
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Jasmin Royal, principal of Aberdeen Elementary, and Dr. Jarad Munroe, principal of…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesUnderstanding school funding and financial priorities
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Brittany Branch, chief financial officer for Hampton City Schools, to break down the…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesSuperintendent in the hot seat with Moton PreK
In this special Throwback Thursday episode of HCS Talks, we revisit a fun and unforgettable moment when Dr. Haynes had the script flipped on him. Moton PreK…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesEmbracing the Journey: An Associate Teacher’s Perspective
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Loranda Jenifer, an associate teacher at Mary T. Christian Elementary School. Jenifer…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesA New Teacher’s Perspective: Growth, Challenges, and Success
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Emma Freakley, a second-year eighth-grade science teacher at Hunter B. Andrews…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesFour-Peat State Champions: Leadership and Legacy at Phoebus High
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Phoebus High School seniors Kaleb Tillery and Markus Hopson, standout players from…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesFrom Guidance to Growth: The Impact of School Counselors
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Carla Mahn, director of student development and counseling, about the essential…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesThe Road to Success: Inside HCS Transportation Operations
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Darrin Wills, Director of Transportation for Hampton City Schools, to discuss the…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesHampton’s New Mayor on Partnership and Progress
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes welcomes the Honorable Jimmy Gray, newly elected Mayor of Hampton, to discuss his vision for the…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesInside Hampton Boys' Basketball Championship Season
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Eric Brown, head coach of the Hampton High School boys basketball team, to discuss…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesBringing Healthcare to Schools: Sentara's Telehealth Initiative
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Dr. LaTonya Russell, Director of Medical Operations for the Sentara Community Care…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesTransforming School Culture with Restorative Practices
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes chats with Sharon Radford, Coordinator of Restorative Practices at Hampton City Schools. Radford…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond Haynes2024 HCS High School Teacher of the Year
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes chats with Francesca Conley-Mitchell, the 2024 Hampton City Schools High School Teacher of the Year…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond Haynes2024 HCS Divisionwide & Middle School Teacher of the Year
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes sits down with Sheryl McLaughlin, the 2024 Hampton City Schools Teacher of the Year from Jones…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond Haynes2024 HCS Elementary School Teacher of the Year
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with Elda Garcia, Phillips Elementary Teacher of the Year and the 2024 Hampton City Schools…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesCreating new opportunities in adult and alternative education
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Haynes interviews Myra Chambers, director of alternative learning at Hampton City Schools. Chambers shares insights on the…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesFrom Hampton to Hall of Fame: Dwight Stephenson’s Journey and Legacy
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Haynes talks with NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson, a proud Hampton High alumnus. Stephenson shares stories from his…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesCommitment to effective special education practices
In this episode of HCS Talks, Dr. Haynes speaks with Kimberly Judge, director of special education, about Hampton City Schools' approach to supporting students…
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesDEA Agent discusses the serious risks and dangers of fentanyl
In this episode of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes speaks with DEA Agent Patrick Hartig about the rising fentanyl crisis and its impact on…