Great Minds TEACH Alike Podcast

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Dr. Tasia Fields

07 April 2025

33m 33s

Educated Exit: When Its Time to Walk Away with Kelsie Marks

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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 that no longer aligns with their values. Kelsie explore what it means to leave the profession with intention — not from failure, but from clarity.

The Fly Professor highlights a listener question that speaks to the heart of burnout and fear.

Whether you’re in the classroom, central office, or just silently wrestling with the question, “Is it time for me to go?” — this episode gives you permission to pause, reflect, and know you're not alone.

You are not giving up. You’re growing forward.

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