Posts by Bill Zubek
The Brilliance Series: Concrete Thinking
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at the Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or are interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the genius of each Attribute. Concrete Thinking Overview I’m so glad…
Read MoreDiscover New Test Taking Strategies Using the Behavioral Attributes
No matter what school system you work in, testing is a part of life. Whether the assessments are happening during class periods or as part of a national or local examination period, tests are common occurrences in the school year. When tests become sources of stress and scratchiness for students, educators can help kids work…
Read More7 Ways to Amplify Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom
I had a chance to do a semantic noise activity with some of our Associates recently. I love these exercises because they are an easy and eye-opening way to explore differences in the perspectives of the Emergenetics® Attributes. All you do is pick a word, phrase or topic. Then, group participants according to one of…
Read MoreThe Brilliance Series: Structural
The Brilliance Series invites you to take a closer look at each of the seven Emergenetics® Attributes. Whether you are craving more information about your own Profile or interested in better understanding the preferences of others, the series will offer insights to shine a light on the gifts of each Attribute. This week, we’re exploring…
Read More10 Ways to Boost Belonging in the Classroom
When a student knows that they can be their brilliant self and feel welcomed, appreciated and supported, it helps them shine at school (and in other parts of their lives). Without the worries creeping in about what others might think about them, kids can show up authentically and have room to make mistakes and share…
Read More5 Essentials to Inspire a Successful School Year
The beginning of any school year can feel like a whirlwind. Between meetings and professional development, educators are hard at work planning their initiatives, classroom set-up and lessons to support student achievement and create a welcoming environment. If the to do’s are feeling a bit overwhelming, I invite administrators and teachers to stay focused on…
Read MoreThe Surprisingly Simple Art of the Activity Debrief
Did you know that any exercise can become an Emergenetics®-centric activity? I would guess some readers out there may be thinking: Of course it can…once it’s been vetted through the template and adjusted to speak to each of the seven Attributes. That is true. By working through the Emergenetics metaphor, educators can make changes to…
Read More7 Brain Breaks to Support Student Success
Assessment season brings a lot of memories to mind. As a former teacher and assistant principal, I remember the nervous energy that settled into the room as students sat down to take their tests, and I can still feel the fatigue that youth experienced during those very long days. Just think about how exhausting it…
Read MoreStrengthening Social Emotional Learning with Celebrate You(th)
At its core, the Student|Teacher Emergenetics Program™ (STEP) has always supported the social emotional wellbeing of adults and youth. With their Emergenetics® Profiles and Youth Reports in hand, educators and students gain greater self-awareness as they uncover the ways they prefer to think and behave. They discover strategies to enhance self-management by leaning into their…
Read MoreInspire Persistence in Your Students
Let’s take a moment to do an activity. Please read each step carefully and complete that action before moving onto the next one. Collect the following materials: a blank sheet of paper, a timer (on your watch, cell phone or computer) and a writing utensil. Take a moment to trace the outline of your hand.…
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