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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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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Witch, Please...Be Yourself!

Oct 26, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 17 - October 26, 2025

When I first stepped into teacher leadership as a EdTech Teacher On Special...

27 min read

🎙️Ep. 11: Every Season Changes with Jeni Long

Oct 26, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

What This Episode is About

Jeni Long reflects on her 25-year journey in education, from classroom teaching to edtech...

2 min read

Digital Citizenship Week Challenge: AI, Filters & Fake News—Can You Spot What’s Real?

Oct 19, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 16 - October 19, 2025

Last year, a realistic video of Taylor Swift began circulating on social media...

18 min read

🎙️Ep. 10: Nurture the Spark with Dr. Sarah Thomas

Oct 19, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

What This Episode is About

In this inspiring episode, Cate sits down with Dr. Sarah Thomas, founder of EduMatch, to...

2 min read

Rethinking the Story: Indigenous Voices Your Students Need to Hear

Oct 12, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 15 - october 12, 2025

October brings Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a powerful opportunity for educators...

30 min read

🎙️Ep. 9: Creating a Climate of Care with Jay Greenlinger

Oct 12, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

What This Episode is About

This episode with Jay Greenlinger traces his journey from teacher to district leader,...

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.