The Bridge

Join host Cate Tolnai for an inspiring conversation with Jess Boyce, Partnerships and Operations Lead at Endless Access, who shares how saying yes to what scares you can transform your career and life. From launching a tech magnet program as a middle school math teacher to connecting educators worldwide with Flipgrid, Jess proves that growth begins on the other side of fear—and authentic community catches you when paths shift. 💚🎮🎯 What You'll Discover:Say Yes to What Scares You 🚀• How

Join host Cate Tolnai for a joyful conversation with Alyssa "Farmer Faubs" Faubion, District Growth Manager for Book Creator, who shares how creativity, courage, and "Yeehaw moments" transformed her classroom—and how the grassroots EduGuardians community is proving that authentic friendship matters more than tools or titles in education. 🌾✨🎯 What You'll Discover:From Ohio Roots to El Paso Classrooms 🌵• How Faubs discovered edtech while teaching digital media and building a classroom

Join host Cate Tolnai for a heartwarming conversation with Andy Knueven, Minecraft Education Community Program Manager, who shares how his journey from special education teacher to global community leader was never about chasing titles—it was about following love, connection, and impact. Discover how genuine engagement on social media opened unexpected doors, why teaching is an identity that never fades, and how the Flipgrid community created ripples that continue to empower educators

Join host Cate Tolnai for a powerful conversation with Dr. Natasha Rachell, Director of Instructional Technology for Atlanta Public Schools, who shares her remarkable journey from retail management to educational technology leadership. Discover how one principal's belief in her potential launched a 22-year career, and learn Dr. Rachell's transformative "Executive Board" framework—seven essential people every educator needs in their corner to thrive, grow, and lead with purpose.🎯 What

Join host Cate Tolnai for an inspiring conversation with Jeni Long, an educator who transformed her passion for technology and community into a thriving career connecting educators worldwide. From classroom teacher to tech coach to Account Executive at MagicSchool AI, Jeni shares how authentic relationships, strategic partnerships, and staying true to your strengths can create unexpected opportunities and lasting impact.🎯 What You'll Discover:From Tech Coach to Global Educator Brand 🌟•

Join host Cate Tolnai as she sits down with Dr. Sarah Thomas, founder of EduMatch, for a powerful conversation about building authentic educator communities, finding balance beyond hustle culture, and discovering that true impact comes from connection, not scale.🎯 What You'll Discover:From One Voxer Chat to Global Community 🌍• How a simple conversation sparked the creation of EduMatch—now a global professional learning network with 200+ facilitators• Why starting small and personal

Join host Cate Tolnai on The Bridge as she reconnects with Jay Greenlinger for an inspiring conversation about servant leadership, staying human in administration, and creating climates of care that transform schools! 🌟🎯 What You'll Discover:From Summer Camps to District Leadership 📚• Jay's journey from teacher to dean to principal—and the surprising pivot when his superintendent asked him to lead the district's one-to-one device rollout• Why he insisted on changing his title to