{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Putman Podcast Pops","title":"Change Without Chaos: Supporting Teachers Through New Technology with Stephanie Breedlove","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4d1ff533\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2851,"description":"Shannon Putman welcomes Stephanie Breedlove, District Early Childhood Principal for Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky, to kick off 2026. Stephanie shares her extensive educational journey—from classroom teacher in North Carolina to principal in Nelson County, and now leading early childhood programs in JCPS.\nThe conversation explores the unique challenges of early childhood education, including serving students with disabilities and those from low-income backgrounds. Stephanie emphasizes that relationship-building and creating a culture of care are foundational to effective leadership, arguing that emotionally healthy staff lead to better student outcomes.\nKey topics include:\nThe shift in kindergarten expectations (now resembling \"the new first grade\")\nSupport for universal pre-K initiatives\nThe critical role of technology in preparing students for the future\nBalancing innovation with teacher buy-in\nThe importance of visibility and presence as a school leader\nGet in touch with Shannon:\nPutman XR Consulting\nLinkedIn: Dr. Shannon Putman","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bZaZgZq6k3DoGyLzfHYiRfbrEDUz-Mwd4CEC-xq93Os/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZGY1/NTQzMjBiYzdkNTJi/MTgyZDYwMTY4YTY0/M2UwYS5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}