Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Bridge! 🎉
Join host Cate Tolnai as she sits down with Ann Kozma, a passionate educator and Adobe for Education evangelist who describes herself as "a teacher helping teachers."
In this heartfelt conversation, Ann shares her incredible 20+ year journey in education - from teaching first grade in Southern California to supporting educators nationwide at Microsoft's Flipgrid team, and now empowering creative learning at Adobe.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• How to create authentic spaces where educators feel they truly belong
• The power of the "better together" mindset in building educational communities
• Strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries while supporting fellow teachers
• Why finding your people (even virtually) is crucial for educator wellbeing
• Ann's transformative advice from Dr. Ruben Puentedura on managing challenging situations
Ann and Cate dive deep into the challenges facing today's educators, especially the sense of isolation many feel post-pandemic.
They explore practical ways to build community across distances and devices, sharing personal stories about their own transitions from classroom to EdTech.
Key takeaway: You don't need to have all the answers. Finding your community - whether next door or across social media - is what makes the educational journey sustainable and joyful.
Connect with Ann Kozma:
• Find her @annkozma723 on Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and other social platforms
• Join the Adobe Creative Educator Facebook group
• Follow #AdobeEdu for creative education inspiration
About The Bridge:
A podcast dedicated to reconnecting educators to their purpose, reclaiming joy in education, and building bridges between teachers across all distances.
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