My Research Action Plan - the beginning of the journey

After stressing about the fact I was having trouble meeting up with my supervisor, we finally talked today!  
I spoke to my co-supervisor/assistant principal early in the day.  Her idea was for me to somehow incorporate a certain model using technology; specifically using the Flipped Classroom model.  I was a little hesitant.  I had researched this on my own before proposing the differentiation strategies plan to them.  It seems like a ton of work to prepare ahead of time, but it also seems like it will be less work for me during the school day.  For those of you not familiar with "flipping", it's basically this: I would post a video lecture on the teacher web or Edmodo for the students to watch outside of class.  They would then return to school hopefully with the background knowledge needed to complete the activity I have prepared.  Those that have not prepared by watching the video are not ready for the activity, but those that are prepared don't need me to stand up and lecture all day.  Seems easy, right??
My hesitation in doing this is due to my upcoming schedule - teaching 3 class periods of 7th grade science students followed by 3 classes of 6th grade science students, all while simultaneously working on my Master's Degree. After explaining my hesitation to my assistant principal, she told me to go talk to the principal because she had an idea of her own that would work for all of us.
I went to talk to Mrs. Medrano.  She was busy (about to go into a principal meeting)  and asked me to send her an email of our talk.  She could sit in the meeting and reply to my emails.  So I did :).  I asked for her thoughts, comments, and suggestions.  She then responded with her idea.  I could "flip" my classroom for a certain period - just initially so I don't feel overwhelmed.  She told me about another teacher in the building who had flipped her class last year and the students loved it. She told me I should go observe her during the year to see how it works.  While I am observing the other teacher to learn more about flipping, she would teach my class.  At first I thought "what???"  She said she has been out of the classroom for a number of years.  She was an elementary teacher, an elementary assistant principal, an elementary principal and now a junior high principal.  She wanted to refresh and regain her passion for classroom teaching.  While she and the assistant principal were discussing my plan they came up with a way for both of us to reach our goal.  I will be able to flip my classroom and gather data from another core subject teacher. She will be able to return to the classroom and hopefully be able to pass her "research" on to other administrators.  
We discussed the rationale - I will pick one class period to begin the plan.  I will conduct my research (Flip the lesson).  During a different class period with a traditional lecture or activity day, she will come in and teach while I observe another teacher.  She was very excited!  "Scharla, it's a win - win situation for both of us, and we can strive to inspire so many other students, teachers and school leaders!"  How could I say no to that?  While I am still a bit anxious, it is after midnight here and I am still online researching Flipped Classrooms.  My journey has begun....