Teaching Tomorrow with Jay, Katie & Steven

Jay Haffner, Katie Morrison, Dr. Steven Snead
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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

  1. 20h ago

    EP19: What can alternative education programs teach us about creating schools where every student feels they belong?

    What can alternative education teach us about creating schools where every student feels they belong? Principal Angela Milanov and teacher Eric Flessa from Troy College and Career High School join us to explore how relationships, trust, and intentional supports help students connect and thrive. We discuss challenging assumptions about alternative education, pairing high expectations with care, and creating a culture that communicates, “You matter here”—with lessons for every school and 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.

  2. Oct 26

    EP18: How Do Adults Learn Best?

    How do we design professional learning that leads to meaningful change in the classroom? Kim Mroczek, an Elementary Program Consultant with Rochester Community Schools and a member of the planning team for Oakland Schools' Job-Embedded Professional Learning (JEPL) Series, joins us to explore how adults learn best. From teacher choice and practical application to trust, collaboration, and classroom learning labs, we discuss how schools can create ongoing opportunities for educators to experiment, reflect, and learn together—with student learning at the center. 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.

  3. Oct 21

    EP 17: How can teachers work together to improve instruction—one cycle at a time?

    How can teachers work together to improve instruction—one cycle at a time? Devon McKee, Waterford School District’s JK–8 Math and Science Consultant, joins us to explore how focused collaboration can turn broad instructional goals into manageable next steps. We discuss using student evidence, building trust, and creating a community of practice where teachers learn alongside one another. Hear practical ideas for getting started—even when collaborative time is limited. 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.

  4. Sep 29

    EP16: How Do We Close The Research to Practice Gap

    For our Season 2 opener, we're thrilled to talk to Dr. Kaitlyn Billops on her experience in closing the research to practice gap. Dr. Billops is a seasoned educational systems builder currently serving as a Curriculum Coordinator with Birmingham Public Schools. Her areas of leadership include State & Federal Programs, Assessment, and English Language Development. She’s also an adjunct instructor with Western Michigan University in the Special Education and Literacy Studies Department, where she designs and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses centered on clinical practice, culturally responsive instruction, research application, and field experiences. Prior to Birmingham, she served in leadership roles in Detroit most recently as a Senior Director of K-8 Literacy.  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.

  5. Jun 30

    EP15: How Do We Sustain Healthy Environments for Teachers?

    School Psychology Consultant Dr. Amy Hawtin of Oakland Schools joins our hosts for the final episode of season one to talk about how we can support and sustain teachers and their mental health and well-being. From emerging practices after the COVID-19 pandemic, to supporting teachers through the daily challenges of the classroom, this episode is rooted in the possible - the supportive systems and the inspiration necessary to sustain the great work that teachers do every day in the trenches.  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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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