Teaching Tomorrow with Jay, Katie & Steven

Jay Haffner, Katie Morrison, Dr. Steven Snead

Where everyday educators share big ideas, real stories, and a little inspiration for the road ahead. Hosts: Jay Haffner, Katie Morrison, Dr. Steven Snead

  1. Mar 15

    EP14: How Does Gifted Education Fit into MTSS?

    In this week’s episode, our hosts have a deep discussion with Michelle Gierman about how Gifted and Talented education fits within a MTSS Framework. Michelle comes to us with over 20 years in education from elementary through college. She currently serves as the AI Strategist and gifted education coordinator in the Avondale School District where she co-founded the GATE Magnet School. We hope this conversation will stretch  your understanding of Gifted and Talented education, and how we can widen the aperture of MTSS to support all students at all achievement levels.  Hosts: Jay Haffner - Literacy Consultant, Katie Morrison - Mathematics Education Consultant, Dr. Steven Snead - Supervisor of Curriculum & Assessment. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Oakland Schools Intermediate School District in the great state of Michigan. Oakland Schools is an educational service agency that offers support services to school districts that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. If you are an educator in Oakland County, Michigan, check out www.oakland.k12.mi.us to explore the services and professional learning opportunities available to support you. Have feedback for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Email steven.snead@oakland.k12.mi.us to connect with us.

    41 min

  2. Feb 25

    EP12: What Does E-Sports Have To Do with Equity?

    This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with High School Special Education teacher Stephanie Current from Lamphere High School to talk about how E-Sports (organized competitive video gaming) supports a school climate where each and every student grows academically and socially. Listen to this enlightening discussion that connects the dots between video gaming, academic learning, and lifelong skills. More than just another after school club, E-Sports can be a strategy to widen the possibilities of what school can be for all learners. Hosts: Jay Haffner - Literacy Consultant, Katie Morrison - Mathematics Education Consultant, Dr. Steven Snead - Supervisor of Curriculum & Assessment. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Oakland Schools Intermediate School District in the great state of Michigan. Oakland Schools is an educational service agency that offers support services to school districts that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. If you are an educator in Oakland County, Michigan, check out www.oakland.k12.mi.us to explore the services and professional learning opportunities available to support you. Have feedback for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Email steven.snead@oakland.k12.mi.us to connect with us.

    39 min

  3. Feb 22

    EP13: How Can a School Implement PBIS?

    Jay, Katie, and Steven sit down with Jackie Bury, the proud principal of Centennial Middle School from South Lyon Community Schools to learn about her amazing story of implementing schoolwide PBIS from the ground up. Hear the inspirational journey of the Centennial Middle School team’s embrace of system thinking and positive culture to support healthy student behaviors. They expand PBIS implementation beyond mere reward tickets to truly transform the way in which teachers come together to support student learning.  Hosts: Jay Haffner - Literacy Consultant, Katie Morrison - Mathematics Education Consultant, Dr. Steven Snead - Supervisor of Curriculum & Assessment. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Oakland Schools Intermediate School District in the great state of Michigan. Oakland Schools is an educational service agency that offers support services to school districts that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. If you are an educator in Oakland County, Michigan, check out www.oakland.k12.mi.us to explore the services and professional learning opportunities available to support you. Have feedback for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Email steven.snead@oakland.k12.mi.us to connect with us.

    48 min

  4. Feb 2

    EP11: How can we support Multi-lingual Learners

    For this week’s episode, our hosts sit down with Hadeel Azzo, ELD, Math & ELA Curriculum Coordinator for the West Bloomfield School District. Hadeel explains how teachers and school leaders can implement strategies and approaches to supporting the learning needs of Muli-lingual learners, and their journey to acquire proficiency in English. From creating welcoming classroom environments to scaffolding linguistic supports, Hadeel shares practical, evidence-based strategies - including the right adult mindset - that any person working in schools can implement tomorrow. Hosts: Jay Haffner - Literacy Consultant, Katie Morrison - Mathematics Education Consultant, Dr. Steven Snead - Supervisor of Curriculum & Assessment. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Oakland Schools Intermediate School District in the great state of Michigan. Oakland Schools is an educational service agency that offers support services to school districts that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. If you are an educator in Oakland County, Michigan, check out www.oakland.k12.mi.us to explore the services and professional learning opportunities available to support you. Have feedback for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Email steven.snead@oakland.k12.mi.us to connect with us.

    50 min

  5. Jan 26

    EP10: How Can A School Improve Attendance?

    For The 10th episode of the Teaching Tomorrow Podcast, Jay, Katie, and Steven revisit the topic of improving school attendance with Lindsay Makidon, Assistant Principal of Keys Grace Academy in Madison Heights, Michigan. Lindsay tells an amazing story of working closely with her staff to dramatically reduce chronic absenteeism with an all-hands approach that involved data, family engagement, and phone calls - a lot of phone calls. Listen and be inspired by this incredible story of one of Oakland county’s most improved schools for reducing chronic attendance.  Hosts: Jay Haffner - Literacy Consultant, Katie Morrison - Mathematics Education Consultant, Dr. Steven Snead - Supervisor of Curriculum & Assessment. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Oakland Schools Intermediate School District in the great state of Michigan. Oakland Schools is an educational service agency that offers support services to school districts that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. If you are an educator in Oakland County, Michigan, check out www.oakland.k12.mi.us to explore the services and professional learning opportunities available to support you. Have feedback for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Email steven.snead@oakland.k12.mi.us to connect with us.

    47 min

  6. Jan 19

    EP9: How Do We Make STEM a Place Where Girls Belong?

    In this episode, Shanita Canady, Detroit educator and community leader, shares insights on how to make STEM a place where girls truly belong. Drawing on her work in computer science education and community programming, she discusses how schools can break down gender stereotypes, build inclusive learning environments, and inspire more girls to see themselves as future innovators and leaders in STEM. Hosts: Jay Haffner - Literacy Consultant, Katie Morrison - Mathematics Education Consultant, Dr. Steven Snead - Supervisor of Curriculum & Assessment. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Oakland Schools Intermediate School District in the great state of Michigan. Oakland Schools is an educational service agency that offers support services to school districts that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. If you are an educator in Oakland County, Michigan, check out www.oakland.k12.mi.us to explore the services and professional learning opportunities available to support you. Have feedback for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Email steven.snead@oakland.k12.mi.us to connect with us.

    39 min

  7. Jan 12

    EP8: What Does True Differentiation Look Like In A Secondary Classroom?

    In this episode, Jill Gumz, High School Math Coach with Rochester Community Schools, explores what effective differentiation can look like in secondary classrooms. She shares insights on why it’s both challenging and essential, how collaboration and co-teaching support diverse learners, and what it takes to create classroom systems that help every student succeed. Hosts: Jay Haffner - Literacy Consultant, Katie Morrison - Mathematics Education Consultant, Dr. Steven Snead - Supervisor of Curriculum & Assessment. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Oakland Schools Intermediate School District in the great state of Michigan. Oakland Schools is an educational service agency that offers support services to school districts that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. If you are an educator in Oakland County, Michigan, check out www.oakland.k12.mi.us to explore the services and professional learning opportunities available to support you. Have feedback for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Email steven.snead@oakland.k12.mi.us to connect with us.

    36 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    EP7: How Can The Kids Lead Us?

    ELA teacher Peter Haun joins Jay, Katie, and Steven to explore how student ownership transforms learning. From AP Language writing projects to innovative uses of AI, Peter shares how giving students real responsibility builds stronger writers, deeper collaborators, and more confident leaders inside and outside the classroom. Hosts: Jay Haffner - Literacy Consultant, Katie Morrison - Mathematics Education Consultant, Dr. Steven Snead - Supervisor of Curriculum & Assessment. This podcast is proudly brought to you by Oakland Schools Intermediate School District in the great state of Michigan. Oakland Schools is an educational service agency that offers support services to school districts that are best delivered regionally and provide cost, size and quality advantages to those we serve. Oakland Schools is an autonomous, tax-supported public school district governed by Michigan General School Laws and is one of 56 intermediate school districts (ISDs) established in Michigan in 1962. If you are an educator in Oakland County, Michigan, check out www.oakland.k12.mi.us to explore the services and professional learning opportunities available to support you. Have feedback for the hosts? We'd love to hear from you! Email steven.snead@oakland.k12.mi.us to connect with us.

    32 min
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Where everyday educators share big ideas, real stories, and a little inspiration for the road ahead. Hosts: Jay Haffner, Katie Morrison, Dr. Steven Snead

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  • Creator
    Jay Haffner, Katie Morrison, Dr. Steven Snead
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
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