My Tech Toolbelt

MTT032| Beginning Blended Learning, a Principal’s 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.  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.  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.  They would become a Blended Learning school. Mrs. Johnston talks about finding the right people to connect and collaborate with.  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   Contact: Amanda Johnston Twitter: @smsmrsjohnston Email: ajohnston@stmesc.org   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   Good To Great Design Thinking for School Leaders EduProtocols   SMA Audio Experience Podcast   We would love to hear from you!  Let us know if this format is helpful to you!  Is there technology out there that you would like us to cover in one of our episodes?   Email us Shannon@MyTechToolbelt.com Brenda@MyTechToolbelt.com   If you enjoyed this episode, tell a friend, and SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO THE SHOW!  Please share this podcast with someone you think might benefit.   What’s in your Tech Toolbelt? www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt   You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music