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 Employee Pharmacy and Health and Wellness Center. They share how these resources save employees money on prescriptions, provide affordable over-the-counter items, and offer vaccines on site. Heck discusses her work with stress management, nutrition, and wellness coaching to help staff build healthy, sustainable habits. Together, the pharmacy and wellness center highlight HCS’s commitment to supporting employees’ health and well-being year-round.

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 the National Institute of Aerospace. McAllister shares how she connects classrooms with real-world science and technology through partnerships with NASA, environmental projects, and hands-on learning opportunities. She reflects on building a STEM ecosystem that supports teachers, excites students, and aligns with the Portrait of a Hampton Graduate. This conversation highlights how STEM education empowers young learners to see themselves as future innovators and problem-solvers.

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 returned home to teach at Machen Elementary School. Griffin shares his unique journey from working in professional sports with the Houston Rockets to finding his passion in education. He reflects on the teachers and experiences that shaped him, the importance of building relationships with students, and his excitement about making a positive impact in his community. This inspiring conversation highlights the value of giving back and the power of education to transform lives.