Great Minds TEACH Alike Podcast

In this episode, the Fly Professor explores the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in educational settings. She delves into teachers' perceptions and concerns about AI, emphasizing the importance of Functional Literacy for educators and students alike. Tune in to discover effective strategies for integrating AI into your teaching approach and fostering a thoughtful dialogue with your students about this transformative technol...

In this episode, the Fly Professor, Dr. Tasia Fields, takes on the serious issue of gun violence in schools. She discusses its lasting impact on students and communities, explores warning signs to watch for, and offers potential solutions to address this growing concern. Dr. Fields also shares personal stories and her perspective on the controversial topic of arming teachers. Tune in for an insightful and heartfelt conversation on ...

In this episode of Great Minds Teach Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields shares her unfiltered perspective on the new administration and what its policies mean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). With DEI facing increasing scrutiny, she breaks down who truly benefits and why the fight for equity must continue.

Then, Dr. Fields welcomes the podcast’s very first ...

In this special Black History Month episode of Great Minds Teach Alike (GMTA), Dr. Tasia Fields (Fly Professor) explores the journey of moving from transactional to transformational in education with Rodrick C. Johnson, founder of Energized Educator.

Education has always been a powerful tool for liberation, yet historically, Black students have face...

In this powerful episode of Great Minds TEACH Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields (aka the Fly Professor) sits down with career coach and founder of Educated Exit, Kelsie Marks, to have the conversation so many educators are afraid to voice: What if it’s time to walk away?

This episode is for the educator who’s exhausted, the leader who feels disrespected, and the high performer who’s been pouring from an empty cup in a system...

In this episode of Great Minds TEACH Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields (aka The Fly Professor) challenges us to step away from the rigid boundaries of the curriculum and reimagine classrooms where students can show up fully bringing their voice, their culture, and their truth through Hip Hop.

Dr. Fields chats with educator, poet, and global change maker Dr. Omékongo Dibinga in a thought-provoking conversation about the real power of DEI work...

Welcome back to Great Minds Teach Alike! Dr. Tasia Fields kicks off Season 2 with a powerful and inspiring conversation featuring the incredible Principal MO, a dynamic school leader, innovator, and edupreneur who’s redefining what it means to lead in education.

In this episode, we explore the heart of leadership: authenticity, innovation, and vulnerability. Principal MO shares how embracing your true self not only makes you a...

In today’s episode of Great Minds Teach Alike, we are diving deep into the heart of writing instruction — not just as an academic skill, but as a tool for confidence, independence, and healing.

Fly Professor welcomes guest LaNesha Tabb, educator, author, literacy consultant, and founder of Reimagine Writing. With nearly two decades in classrooms, coaching roles, and curriculum design, LaNesha has transformed how educator...

In this episode of Great Minds Teach Alike, we’re talking honestly about the weight educators carry and what it really takes to let some of it go. Fly Professor, Dr. Tasia Fields, opens up about her recent surgery, the physical a...

In today’s episode of Great Minds Teach Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields, also known as "Fly Professor" returns to the microphone with a heartfelt life update and an inspiring conversation centered on faith, purpose, leadership, and impact. In this episode, Dr. Fields reflects on a season of healing, transition, and growth that included health challenges, launching a wellness coloring book for educators, and stepping into a new ...

In today's episode of Great Minds Teach Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields welcomes Kwame Sarfo-Mensah—former math teacher, author, consultant, and founder of Identity Talk Consulting.

Known for his unwavering commitment to culturally affirming education, Kwame shares his remarkable journey from aspiring athlete to educator, entrepreneur, and global education advocate.

To...

In this thought-provoking episode of Great Minds TEACH Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields sits down with educator, speaker, and CEO of Black on Black Education, Evalaurene Jean-Charles, for an honest conversation about what it truly means to teach with courage, center student voices, and create classrooms where every learner is empowered to thrive.

Drawing from her experiences as a midd...

In this episode of Great Minds TEACH Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields sits down with award-winning educator, author, and content creator Dan Lewer to explore how teachers can move beyond traditional lectures and create classrooms where students are engaged, curious, and empowered to learn.

Drawing from sixteen years of experience teaching history at a Title I public school in Hawai'i, Dan shares practical strategies from his new book, Lectur...

In this episode of Great Minds Teach Alike, Dr. Tasia Fields sits down with Davy Yap, a middle school history teacher, personal finance educator, and content creator, to discuss how educators can take control of their finances and build long-term wealth.

As a first-generation Cambodian American who grew up in poverty, Davi shares her journey from simply saving money to becoming an intenti...