Cate Tolnai, Mat Email & Phone Number

Santa Barbara, Ca, Us

United States

Develops, manages, and strengthens relationships with key K-12 partners to drive organizational growth and curricular initiatives | Identifies new partnership opportunities in the K-12 climate action space and ensures long-term, mutually beneficial outcomes aimed at addressing environmental challenges | Collaborates closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to align partnership goals with the organization’s climate objectives, while providing expert advice on strategic initiatives… Show more Develops, manages, and strengthens relationships with key K-12 partners to drive organizational growth and curricular initiatives | Identifies new partnership opportunities in the K-12 climate action space and ensures long-term, mutually beneficial outcomes aimed at addressing environmental challenges | Collaborates closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to align partnership goals with the organization’s climate objectives, while providing expert advice on strategic initiatives and fostering innovation for impactful environmental solutions Show less

California

Conducts training sessions to certify educators as Level 1 and Level 2 Adobe Certified Educators | Provides professional development to help educators enhance their digital design skills using Adobe Express | Develops and refines curriculum materials that integrate Adobe tools into educational settings | Facilitates workshops and webinars to support ongoing professional learning for educators in digital creativity and design | Advocates for the use of Adobe tools in education, showcasing their… Show more Conducts training sessions to certify educators as Level 1 and Level 2 Adobe Certified Educators | Provides professional development to help educators enhance their digital design skills using Adobe Express | Develops and refines curriculum materials that integrate Adobe tools into educational settings | Facilitates workshops and webinars to support ongoing professional learning for educators in digital creativity and design | Advocates for the use of Adobe tools in education, showcasing their benefits and applications in enhancing student learning | Collaborates with other Adobe trainers and educators to share best practices and innovative uses of Adobe tools in education | Creates and disseminates resources, tutorials, and guides to help educators effectively use Adobe products in their classrooms Show less

California, United States

Partners strategically with K-16 and private clients to design, facilitate, and implement excellent professional learning | Conducts and presents ongoing research aligned to instructional trends and best practices | Plans and implements large-scale social media marketing and global communication campaigns | Assists educational leaders with evaluation and recommendations for instructional materials, supplies, and technology solutions | Facilitates & designes custom online & blended professional… Show more Partners strategically with K-16 and private clients to design, facilitate, and implement excellent professional learning | Conducts and presents ongoing research aligned to instructional trends and best practices | Plans and implements large-scale social media marketing and global communication campaigns | Assists educational leaders with evaluation and recommendations for instructional materials, supplies, and technology solutions | Facilitates & designes custom online & blended professional learning programs | Designs, manages, & oversees organizational learning programs & strategy | Co-designed the 2016 Google for Education Certified Trainer curriculum and assessment | Co-developes and facilitates CUE Launch Google Certified Educator Level 1 preparation program | Developed & facilitated G Suite Integration Strategies for the annual McGraw Hill National Consultant Team meeting | Designs, manages, and oversees organizational learning programs and strategy | Co-developed and facilitated BUOY online and blended professional learning programs | Manages and implements strategic instructional partnerships | Designed organizational strategy and alignment of team-member learning & development with the BUOY's goals | Mentors and coaches consulting team members Show less

United States

Designs, develops, and delivers comprehensive training programs on the use of ClassVR’s virtual reality solutions in educational settings | Creates instructional materials | Conducts live training sessions | Provides ongoing support to educators and administrators | Collaborates with the product development team to stay updated on the latest features and best practices, ensuring training content is relevant and effective | Gathers feedback from training participants to continuously improve the… Show more Designs, develops, and delivers comprehensive training programs on the use of ClassVR’s virtual reality solutions in educational settings | Creates instructional materials | Conducts live training sessions | Provides ongoing support to educators and administrators | Collaborates with the product development team to stay updated on the latest features and best practices, ensuring training content is relevant and effective | Gathers feedback from training participants to continuously improve the training experience | Maximizes the impact of ClassVR in the classroom Show less

Los Altos Hills, Ca

Develop & instruct online and blended edtech courses via Canvas LMS including topics such as Adobe Express, website design, digital literacy, and creative expression via gamification | Directed the statewide, online & hybrid MERIT Program (Summer, 2021 & Summer, 2022) resulting in 78 CA State Certified Educational Technology Specialists | Co-developed Distance Learning Train-the-Trainer Program (Summer, 2020) | Co-developed CA State Certificate in Online and Blended Instruction Program… Show more Develop & instruct online and blended edtech courses via Canvas LMS including topics such as Adobe Express, website design, digital literacy, and creative expression via gamification | Directed the statewide, online & hybrid MERIT Program (Summer, 2021 & Summer, 2022) resulting in 78 CA State Certified Educational Technology Specialists | Co-developed Distance Learning Train-the-Trainer Program (Summer, 2020) | Co-developed CA State Certificate in Online and Blended Instruction Program (Fall, 2020) | Communicate with peer faculty and program leaders to shape the direction of higher & continuing ed programs Show less

Los Angeles, California, United States

Directed and coached our Marketing and Communication team to achieve a website redesign, fully functioning customer relationship management system, strategic print and outreach campaigns, and vibrant social media presence | Developed and managed KPIs tailored to educational marketing objectives, driving increased program enrollment, engagement, and retention rates | Built and fostered community partnerships throughout California with alumni and strategic partners | Provided leadership and… Show more Directed and coached our Marketing and Communication team to achieve a website redesign, fully functioning customer relationship management system, strategic print and outreach campaigns, and vibrant social media presence | Developed and managed KPIs tailored to educational marketing objectives, driving increased program enrollment, engagement, and retention rates | Built and fostered community partnerships throughout California with alumni and strategic partners | Provided leadership and managed strategic planning including long-term vision and mission | Design custom K-16 professional learning workshops for school districts, community colleges, and county offices of education | Manage and implement content marketing and communication campaigns | Develop program content for state certificate programs in educational technology via Canvas LMS and Google Workspace | Execute dynamic marketing campaigns via Canva Show less

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Manage the SBCEO Digital Learning Department that supports 77,000+ PK-12 students and 3,500+ educators/ administrators with computer science and digital learning instructional implementation | Envision and direct six countywide academic events including talent recruitment, account management, team management, logistics, strategic planning, communications, and marketing | Provide personalized professional learning support to 20 school districts, ten charter schools, regional IT e-Safety team,… Show more Manage the SBCEO Digital Learning Department that supports 77,000+ PK-12 students and 3,500+ educators/ administrators with computer science and digital learning instructional implementation | Envision and direct six countywide academic events including talent recruitment, account management, team management, logistics, strategic planning, communications, and marketing | Provide personalized professional learning support to 20 school districts, ten charter schools, regional IT e-Safety team, and internal county departments | Develop and execute SBCEO's open-access digital learning portal for PK-12 students and educators | Handle team scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management. Show less

San Jose, California

Supervised Communication Team members and associated consultants | Provided guidance & coaching to a team of over 350 statewide Lead Learners/CUE Ambassadors | Executive Editor of OnCUE digital magazine and quarterly print publication | Implemented performance improvement initiatives resulting in a 26,000+ membership base | Developed and managed small & large-scale marketing campaigns | Designed and managed CUE’s social media presence and consulting team | Developed & managed Marketing &… Show more Supervised Communication Team members and associated consultants | Provided guidance & coaching to a team of over 350 statewide Lead Learners/CUE Ambassadors | Executive Editor of OnCUE digital magazine and quarterly print publication | Implemented performance improvement initiatives resulting in a 26,000+ membership base | Developed and managed small & large-scale marketing campaigns | Designed and managed CUE’s social media presence and consulting team | Developed & managed Marketing & Member Engagement Budget | Served as a point of contact between upper management and the MarComm team | Maintained and managed CUE online & blended learning | Actively presented on relevant programs, instructional trends, and best practices | Designed and managed event communication campaigns | Energized strategic media & education partnerships | Planned and executed regional events & conferences | Managed the CUE websites and membership portal Show less

Develop online and print catalogs of course and service offerings, enrollment information, and program updates | Co-design, instruct, and assess the SCCOE Blended Badged Academies & Courses for professional learners | Serve as Lead Team Liaison for BrightBytes, Canvas LMS, Badgr, University of the Pacific, Google for EDU, Digital Promise, and IMS Global partnerships | Contribute to SCCOE ETS social media messaging and promotions of team events and networking participation via Twitter and… Show more Develop online and print catalogs of course and service offerings, enrollment information, and program updates | Co-design, instruct, and assess the SCCOE Blended Badged Academies & Courses for professional learners | Serve as Lead Team Liaison for BrightBytes, Canvas LMS, Badgr, University of the Pacific, Google for EDU, Digital Promise, and IMS Global partnerships | Contribute to SCCOE ETS social media messaging and promotions of team events and networking participation via Twitter and Facebook | Co-Found the SCCOE ETS Blog | Advise the content development of SCCOE EdTech Services website and quarterly newsletter | Plan and facilitate small & large scale professional learning for district, county, and regional audiences | Co-Found the annual SCCOE EdTech Leadership Institute | Research & implement best practices in technology integration and future-ready curriculum development | Manage team communication with active contribution in shared Drive, Asana, and Slack channels | Secure donations and community partnerships to support local implementation and training Show less

Loomis, Ca

Managed & coordinated school site technology liaisons | Managed & designed district website for professional learning and the G Suite for Education Admin Console | Conducted personalized professional learning opportunities for TK-8 teachers, staff, and administrators that include the district STEAM, IB, and PBIS Programs | Advised device purchasing, management, & maintenance including the district BYOD programImplemented district-wide adoption of the Instructional Technology Scope and… Show more Managed & coordinated school site technology liaisons | Managed & designed district website for professional learning and the G Suite for Education Admin Console | Conducted personalized professional learning opportunities for TK-8 teachers, staff, and administrators that include the district STEAM, IB, and PBIS Programs | Advised device purchasing, management, & maintenance including the district BYOD programImplemented district-wide adoption of the Instructional Technology Scope and Sequence including SBAC-related skills and Digital Citizenship | Founded the annual LUSD Google Boot Camp Show less

Arcadia, Ca

Pasadena, Ca

Los Angeles, Ca

New York, Ny

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Elementary Education And Teaching

Certificate In Marketing Strategies, Business

Post-Graduate Specialist Certificate, Technology Integration

Bachelor'S Degree, English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude