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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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19 min read

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

Dec 14, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

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

Dec 14, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 24 - DECEMBER 14, 2025

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

🎙️ Ep. 17: Joy, Mindfulness, and the Power of Connection with Barbara Bray and Erika Sandstrom

Dec 7, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

What This Episode is About

In this heartfelt episode of The Bridge, Cate sits down with longtime friends and...
2 min read

Bridging Equity and Innovation Through Computer Science Education

Dec 7, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 23 - DECEMBER 7, 2025

In 2022, I stepped into a new role that would change the way I saw teaching,...
36 min read

🎙️ Ep. 16: Don't Forget to Have Fun with Corey and An

Nov 30, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

What This Episode is About

In this episode of The Bridge, Cate reconnects with longtime friends and former...
2 min read

Human Rights Are Student Rights: What Educators Can Do This December, Universal Human Rights Month

Nov 30, 2025 by Cate Tolnai

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 22 - NOVEMber 30, 2025

In 2024, I had the privilege of working with Take Action Global, a nonprofit...

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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