
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.
Talks with Tyler ISD
Abbey Smith – Talks Purpose & Science
In this inspiring episode of Talks with Tyler ISD, we sit down with Abbey Smith, our 2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year. For 14 years, Abbey has been igniting a love for science in students at Moore Middle School.
Abbey shares how her passion for science goes hand in hand with her passion for people. Her mission? To make every student feel seen, supported, and cared for, far beyond just classroom content.
Hear how she turned a campus science fair into a districtwide event, and why building relationships is at the heart of her teaching philosophy. Abbey’s energy, dedication, and impact are a powerful reminder of the difference one teacher can make.
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