Cate Tolnai

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Building Belonging One Name at a Time

THE BRIDGE ISSUE 11 - September 14, 2025 Have you ever thought about the power of your name? It’s more than just a word people use to get your...

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Teaching Through Play: Joyful Strategies for Any Grade

THE BRIDGE - September 7, 2025 If we’re not having fun as teachers, then the kids definitely aren’t having fun. Joy in learning spaces is...

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How I Reset My Energy in Under 10 Minutes

THE BRIDGE - AUGUST 31, 2025 There are days when I feel like I’m spinning a dozen plates at once. Between work, family, and the constant stream of...

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What I Wish I Told My First-Year Teacher Self

THE BRIDGE - AUGUST 24, 2025 My first year of teaching was nothing like I imagined. Fresh out of my credential program, I stepped into a 9th and...

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4 Projects To Get to Know Your New Group of Students

THE BRIDGE - AUGUST 17, 2025 The first days of school can feel like a mix of nerves, excitement, and a hundred questions—especially the big one: “Who...

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