HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond Haynes

Dr. Haynes talks with Howard White about growing up in Hampton, his journey from collegiate basketball to becoming the senior vice president of the Brand Jordan, and beyond. He shares who has made a difference in his life and why it's so important to listen.

Nicole Lewis is Forrest Elementary School’s 2023 Teacher of the Year, AND our 2023-2024 HCS Elementary School Teacher of the Year. This school year, she started a new position in Hampton City schools. Listen to learn a little more about Ms. Lewis, who is also a Kecoughtan alum!

Deon Moore, Kecoughtan boys indoor and outdoor track coach, talks about bringing the school's first team state title home last year, clinching the VHSL Class 5 State Title. Recently, the team won the indoor track Class 5 State Championship. Check out what Coach Moore has to say about his expectations for these student-athletes.

Dr. Haynes talks with Dr. Adolph Brown, III, who is an urban and rural school educator, author, research-scientist, businessman, and keynote speaker. He has also delivered some powerful messages to our high school students over the years. 

Dr. Haynes talks with two former students who were part of the 2014 Gear Up cohort when they were students in Hampton City Schools. They are now teachers at Lindsay Middle School and Hampton High School. Listen to learn more about Tyrishia Howard and Dwight Sawyers.

Col. Altman shares what military families look for when moving into an area and ways the community can support military-connected families as they are transitioning. Hampton City Schools has 11 Purple Star schools.

Meet two HCS students who talk about navigating high school and they give advice to younger students about to attend high school for the first time. They are also student representatives to the Hampton School Board.

On this episode, we meet Tirzah Sarro-Jaynes, an instructional lead for science at Phoebus High School. Sarro-Jaynes is involved in many activities focused around her students, including teaching them about a food forest and coaching the swim team.

Listen in as Dr. Haynes sits down with two of the school division's recruitment staff. Learn about upcoming recruitment events, ways new teachers are supported, and how HCS is striving for teachers to maintain their work-life balance and get their Sundays back!

What are some challenges students face when trying to graduate? How does HCS continue to exceed a 95% on-time graduation rate for FOUR consecutive years? Listen in as Superintendent Dr. Haynes sits down with two of the school division's graduation specialists.

What is Dual Enrollment? How does it save students and families? Listen in as Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes talks with the President of Virginia Peninsula Community College Dr. Porter Brannon.

What is Climate and Culture? Why is it so important? What is student voice? How do you make those important connections? Listen in as Superintendent Dr. Haynes talks with Director of Climate and Culture Heather Peterson.

HCS' youngest learners sit down to share what is on their minds with Dr. Haynes. They have their own hard-hitting questions for him, too!

Meet the head coach of the Hampton Crabber girls basketball team, Shanda Bailey. Coach Bailey helped lead the Hampton High girls basketball team to a state championship title last year.

Gary Skeen oversees all current virtual learning programs, supports the innovative Future Learning Experience (FLEx) Virtual Learning Program, and curriculum partnerships with divisions across Virginia.

Hampton Chief of Police, Jimmie Wideman, talks with Dr. Haynes about growing up in Hampton, Bethel Highs' Academy of Law & Public Safety, and gardening.

Two-time gold medalist and Bethel High School graduate, Francena McCorory, shares her olympic experiences and what she's up to now since retiring from track.

Dr. Brittny Gainey shares helpful ways to navigate the holidays by keeping stress levels down, practicing self-care.

Heather Van Hout, a science teacher specialist, talks about how fifth grade science kits are changing the classrooms for the better in Hampton City Schools.

You've probably seen him on television giving the local forecast, but did you know that Ricky Matthews graduated from Kecoughtan High School? Learn more about his journey from Hampton to broadcast television in this podcast.

Dr. Haynes sits down with Mindy Singer Cook, Hampton City Schools' longest tenured teacher. She teaches reading to students at Syms Middle School.

Middle school sports are back! Find out more about middle school soccer as Dr. Haynes sits down with Coach Luis Rivera and student-athlete Elijah Foreman.

Meet two Kecoughtan High students who participated in the Next Generation Storytellers Film Festival. Their team won best overall film, best screenwriter, and best actor. Listen to learn more about their experience after also attending the Virginia Film Festival.

Student podcasters from Phoebus High School sit down with Dr. Haynes and share some advice with him about podcasting.

Ashley Gregory, Hampton Council PTA president, talks about how Parent Teacher Association's support our students and staff and why joining the PTA is important.