{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"MTT032| Beginning Blended Learning, a Principal's perspective - Amanda Johnston","description":"MTT032| Beginning Blended Learning, a Principal\u2019s perspective - Amanda Johnston Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Follow a Principal's journey in starting her school with Blended Learning. Amanda Johnston is an St. Mary Elementary School Principal from Escondido, California. &amp;nbsp;She was set to teach 3rd Grade in the Fall, but plans changed and she was asked if she would be interested in taking over as Principal instead. &amp;nbsp;This was in July and school started in August. Amanda shares with us her journey of continuing with a promise made to the students, faculty and families of St. Mary school. &amp;nbsp;They would become a Blended Learning school. Mrs. Johnston talks about finding the right people to connect and collaborate with. &amp;nbsp;She also talks about how important empowering your staff is. She discusses her insights, struggles, and even a tech failure. St. Mary Escondido Twitter - @stmaryescondido St. Mary Escondido Instagram - @stmaryescondido &amp;nbsp; Contact: Amanda Johnston Twitter: @smsmrsjohnston Email: ajohnston@stmesc.org &amp;nbsp; Items mentioned in Episode 32: Loyola Marymount IDEAL Institute STEMscopes Dr. Anita Kreide - Twitter Lexia Core 5 Power Up ST Math - Spatial-Temporal Math Imagine Math Alex &amp;nbsp;  Good To Great  Design Thinking for School Leaders EduProtocols &amp;nbsp;  SMA Audio Experience Podcast &amp;nbsp; We would love to hear from you! &amp;nbsp;Let us know if this format is helpful to you! &amp;nbsp;Is there technology out there that you would like us to cover in one of our episodes? &amp;nbsp; Email us Shannon@MyTechToolbelt.com Brenda@MyTechToolbelt.com &amp;nbsp; If you enjoyed this episode, tell a friend, and SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO THE SHOW! &amp;nbsp;Please share this podcast with someone you think might benefit. &amp;nbsp; What\u2019s in your Tech Toolbelt? www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt &amp;nbsp; Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt &amp;nbsp; You can listen to our podcast on:  Apple Podcasts  Google Play Music  Spotify or listen here Music: http:\/\/www.bensound.com\/royalty-free-music &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"My Tech Toolbelt","author_url":"http:\/\/mytechtoolbelt.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/9618494\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/41406377"}