# Building Confidence One Conversation at a Time

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Podcast: [HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent,    Dr. Raymond Haynes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hcs-talks-featuring-superintendent-dr-raymond-haynes-6582953)
Published: 2026-05-07T04:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of HCS Talks , Superintendent Dr. Raymond Haynes speaks with Hampton High School freshmen Sheldon Wallace and Khyler Synaker about their student-led initiative, Cuts and Conversations . What started as a simple idea has grown into a powerful program that provides free haircuts alongside meaningful conversations to support student confidence, mental health, and a sense of belonging. Through partnerships with local barbers and community members, these students are creating safe spaces for their peers to open up, build connections, and grow as leader while demonstrating the impact of student voice and service in action.

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