Teachers, are you making the #1 mistake at the start of the school year?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach Podcast, D. Paul Miller shows why setting rules isn’t enough and how teaching classroom routines like content can transform your year.

By using the “I do, We do, You do” method, D.Paul reveals how small changes in the first week lead to fewer disruptions, stronger relationships, and greater student success.

This conversation will challenge the way you launch your classroom — and give you practical tools to start strong.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why teaching routines like lessons creates lasting classroom success

• How relational authority shapes trust and respect with students

• The power of “I do, We do, You do” for teaching expectations

• How clear classroom expectations save time and reduce chaos

• Simple ways to use AI tools to model and practice routines

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Is your classroom authority rooted in rules — or in real relationships?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach Podcast, D.Paul Miller shares how to build trust and respect with students by focusing on relationships over rules. Instead of leading with policies, D.Paul shows teachers how relational authority, classroom contracts, and even AI tools can transform classroom management into something lasting and meaningful.

Through personal stories and practical strategies, he challenges educators to see authority not as control but as connection — the kind that inspires students to engage, respect, and thrive.

If you’re ready to strengthen your classroom authority and start the year with confidence, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn

• How to build relational authority that earns respect and reduces discipline issues

• Why focusing on relationships over rules changes classroom culture

• Ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Forms to connect with students

• How to co-create a classroom contract that empowers students

• Practical steps to start the school year strong — or reset if you’ve already begun

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What role do safe spaces and meaningful feedback play in fearless learning?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach podcast, D.Paul Miller explores how relationship-building, feedback, and a culture of safety transform classrooms into places where students embrace fearless learning.

Learn practical strategies you can apply right away to boost engagement and confidence in your students.

What You’ll Learn:

• How safe spaces build trust and inspire fearless learning

• Why strong teacher–student relationships fuel engagement and success

• Practical strategies to design lessons for active participation

• How meaningful feedback turns failure into growth opportunities

• Ways to create a culture of belonging and inclusion in your classroom

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Want to know why some lessons click with students while others fall flat?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach podcast, D.Paul Miller unpacks the role of relevance and purpose in student engagement. Say goodbye to “When will I ever use this?” once and for all as he shows how to make learning meaningful and connected to real life.

Drawing from his own classroom experience, he shares practical ways to make content meaningful, build stronger connections, and keep students actively involved.

Tune in for strategies you can use right away—including the “Real World Connection Challenge”—to design lessons that truly resonate.

Tips in this episode:

• Strong teacher–student connections fuel engagement

• Design lessons with active participation

• Show real-world value in what they learn

• Connect lessons to real-life scenarios

• Spark curiosity right from the start

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Want to get every student involved in your classroom? Think-Pair-Share might be your secret weapon.

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach, D.Paul Miller shows how building strong relationships and using active learning strategies can turn passive listeners into engaged learners.

Backed by research and real classroom experience, he shares simple ways to spark discussion, boost participation, and make learning stick.

Tune in now and try these strategies in your classroom this week!

In this episode:

• Build relationships to keep students engaged.

• Go beyond lectures with active participation.

• Try Think-Pair-Share to involve every student.

• Make lessons relevant to real life.

• Teach with purpose by combining connection and activity.

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Want to boost classroom participation and truly engage your students?

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach podcast, D.Paul Miller kicks off the first of the four-part series on building better classroom engagement. D.Paul shares real classroom struggles, lessons learned, and practical strategies to help teachers create environments where every student feels seen and involved.

Drawing from personal stories and the wisdom of his own mentors, D.Paul highlights how building strong relationships and trust can unlock deeper learning and lasting classroom success.

Tune in now to kick off the series and discover strategies you can start using in your classroom today.

In today’s episode:

• Strong relationships are the foundation of student engagement

• Creative, non-academic connections help students feel valued

• Consistent strategies like the 2x10 method boost participation

• Personal stories and interests capture student attention

• Teachers lead by building trust and shaping classroom culture

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How can we truly prepare students for an AI-driven future?

Welcome to the last part of the mini-series diving in the role of AI in education. In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach, D.Paul Miller explores how AI is reshaping the classroom — and why soft skills like collaboration, empathy, and adaptability matter more than ever.

He shares practical strategies for educators to build future-ready classrooms where students thrive—not just with technology, but through human connection.

Tune in to learn how teaching soft skills today shapes the leaders of tomorrow.

In this episode:

• AI is changing jobs, but soft skills and teamwork still matter most

• Why schools should focus more on collaboration, not just content

• Helping students build adaptability, accountability, and humility

• Classrooms should feel more like real-world workplaces

• Teamwork boosts confidence, connection, and overall success

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In a world shaped by AI, empathy matters more than ever.

In this episode of The Lead Serve Teach Podcast, D. Paul Miller shares why empathy is a must-have skill in education—and how teaching it helps students thrive in life and leadership.

Through personal stories and tools like “empathy interviews,” he shows how connection and compassion build stronger classrooms and communities.

Tune in to learn how to raise empathetic students ready to thrive in a tech-driven world—and truly make a difference.

Key highlights:

• Empathy and communication matter more as AI grows

• AI can’t care—humans can, and that’s why empathy counts

• D.Paul shares how empathy builds resilience in schools

• Learn about “empathy interviews” to teach deeper connection

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