Talks with Tyler ISD Podcast
1) Caitlin Jiral - Talks Back to Basics
Meet Caitlin Jiral, the new principal at Jack Elementary! From classroom teacher to assistant principal, Caitlin has worn many hats in education. Now, as principal, she’s focused on making a broader i...Show More
2) Angel Thompson - Talks Connections
On this episode of Talks with Tyler ISD, we sit down with Angel Thompson, the new principal at Dixie Elementary School. Angel opens up about her inspiring journey, from once believing college was out ...Show More
3) Kimberly Simmons - Talks Trust First
In this episode of Talks with Tyler ISD, we sit down with Kimberly Simmons, the new principal of Caldwell Arts Academy. With more than 14 years of experience in education, including the last five as D...Show More
4) Melanie Bush – Talks All Means All
Season 5 of the Talks with Tyler ISD podcast kicks off with a warm welcome to Melanie Bush, the new principal at Austin Elementary. A proud Tyler ISD alumna, Melanie shares what it means to lead in th...Show More
5) 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 M...Show More
6) Adrianna Gauna - Talks Full-Circle Journey
In this episode of Talks with Tyler ISD, we sit down with Adrianna Gauna, the 2025 District Rookie of the Year and a proud Tyler High School teacher. A true hometown success story, Adrianna was born a...Show More
7) Dr. Marty Crawford – Talks Wrap-Up & Future
Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford joins us in this special end-of-year episode to reflect on the 2024–2025 school year. From campus celebrations and student milestones to teacher recognition and commu...Show More
8) Bobby Markle – Talks Passion and Leadership
In this episode of Talks with Tyler ISD, we sit down with Dr. Bobby Markle, Principal of Caldwell Arts Academy and Tyler ISD’s Principal of the Year. Dr. Markle shares the leadership values that guide...Show More
9) U.S. Congressman Nathaniel Moran – Talks Service and Student Success
In this episode of Talks with Tyler ISD, U.S. Congressman Nathaniel Moran shares his journey into public service and the passion driving his work as the Texas 1st Congressional District representative...Show More
10) Lauri Anderson - Talks Student Anxiety
In this episode, we sit down with Lauri Anderson, Director of Guidance and Counseling at Tyler ISD, for an important conversation about student anxiety. She dives into the root causes, the growing imp...Show More