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 situationsAnn 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 inspirationAbout The Bridge:A podcast dedicated to reconnecting educators to their purpose, reclaiming joy in education, and building bridges between teachers across all distances.🎧 Subscribe for more conversations that inspire, encourage, and empower educators!#education #TeacherCommunity #EdTech #AdobeEducation #TeacherSupport #EducatorWellbeing #TheBridgePodcast

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