The Bridge

with Cate Tolnai
 
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The Bridge

with Cate Tolnai
 

A growing community of educators, mentors, and lifelong learners who believe in the power of connection, shared stories, and showing up for one another—again and again

 
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29 min read

🎙️ Ep. 20: Reflect Now, Shine Later with Crystal Meyer and Christina Baroldi

What This Episode is About

This episode of The Bridge spotlights the decade-long professional partnership and deep...

2 min read

A Note to Everyone Crossing the Bridge

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 26 - DECEMBER 28, 2025

Over the past months, The Bridge has carried us through stories of courage,...

24 min read

🎙️ Ep. 19: Debunk, Climb, and Kick with Tiffany Carson & Dr. Kip Glazer

What This Episode is About

In this powerful episode of The Bridge, Cate sits down with Dr. Kip Glazer and Tiffany...

2 min read

3 Alternatives to New Year's Resolutions

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 25 - DECEMBER 21, 2025

This time of year, many of us feel the pull to start fresh -- to do better,...

19 min read

🎙️ Ep. 18: The Global Goals Are Me -- with Dr. Jennifer Williams

What This Episode is About

In this inspiring episode of The Bridge, Cate sits down with Dr. Jennifer Williams,...

2 min read

Celebrating Holidays with Inclusion at the Center

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 24 - DECEMBER 14, 2025

For years, I celebrated my Western, Christian tradition of Christmas in my...

Cate Tolnai

Cate Tolnai is a learning enthusiast, idea alchemist, and professional dot-connector. Whether she’s designing digital badges at the University of Phoenix, cheering on future teachers at Notre Dame de Namur, or swapping stories onThe Bridge podcast, she’s all about turning big ideas into meaningful learning.

With 20+ years in education—from classroom teacher to edtech strategist—Cate mixes strategy with soul. She runs Tolnai Learning LLC, helping schools and orgs level up their learning, marketing, and storytelling. Her favorite things? Empowering educators, geeking out on AI and digital tools, and finding creative ways to make learning stick (and sparkle).

Basically, if it involves innovation, equity, or a really good Google Doc—you’ll find Cate in the middle of it, probably with a playlist going and coffee in hand.
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