Talks with Tyler ISD

About Talks with Tyler ISD

Talks with Tyler ISD, a podcast about passionate people who have a heart for students. The host, Jennifer Hines, Chief Communications Officer at Tyler ISD will be talking to a variety of guests, and each episode will focus on specific topics for you, the Tyler ISD community. We’ll cover things from district-wide objectives and initiatives, down to inspiring stories from our own teachers in the classrooms.

Publisher

Tyler ISD

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Oct 2020

Latest episode

11 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

95 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Dec 2025

   Brett Shelby - Talks Impact

   In this episode of Talks with Tyler ISD, we sit down with Brett Shelby, the new principal of the Career & Technology Center (CTC). Brett shares how his leadership experience in elementary and middle schools shaped his approach to guiding high school students as they explore their futures. He dives into the impact of the CTC’s career pathways—how hands-on learning, certifications, and industry partnerships not only prepare students for life after graduation but also strengthen the local wo...

2. 

   13 Nov 2025

   Weldon Davis – Talks Growth & Grit

   In this episode, we sit down with Weldon Davis, the new principal of Three Lakes Middle School, who brings a strong leadership background, a student-first mindset, and a fresh perspective to the Gator community. He shares how his journey—rooted in his AAA background and sparked by a simple issue of chronic student tardiness—led him into school leadership. Principal Davis also talks about his vision for the year ahead and how he’s ready to guide the Gators toward a successful and rewardi...

3. 

   23 Oct 2025

   Anais Favela Jaimes - Talks Shaping Futures

   In this inspiring episode, we welcome Anais Favela Jaimes, the new principal at Peete Elementary — and a proud product of the school and community she now leads. Arriving at Tyler ISD at just six years old, speaking no English, she thrived through the District’s bilingual program and found her passion for education in the very classrooms that shaped her future. Now, as principal, Anais shares her vision for Peete Elementary, including her top priorities for student success, community en...

Who has been a guest on Talks with Tyler ISD

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Abbey Smith
• Adrianna Gauna
• Dr Marty Crawford
• Mina Naranjo

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

794,436

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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