Stephen Gaynor School
Gator Gab
The lowdown on everything going on at Stephen Gaynor School. Produced by the Stephen Gaynor School Communications Office, and hosted by Director of Communications Deanna Ferrante and Communications Coordinator Megan Bostaph. A pioneer in special education founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright children with language-based learning differences located in Manhattan, NY, USA.
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.stephengaynor.org
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Oct 29, 2026
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Episodes
S5 E9: Upcoming Events in November 29.10.2026 9:34
This episode features a clip from Legacy Women's performance during Gaynor Celebrates Nuestra Comunidad on October 15. There are a lot of events coming up in November! Hear about PA Affinity Groups, State of the School, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and more.
S5 E8: Rounding out October and LDAM 23.10.2026 9:38
Stay tuned to the end for a fun surprise! In this episode, hear about the celebration for the 20th anniversary of Stephen Gaynor School's Community Learning Center, upcoming events in November, and final reminders for our costume policy and interscholastic athletics.
S5 E7: More from Our Parent Talk with NCLD 15.10.2026 9:48
This episode includes a section of Gaynor's Parent Talk with NCLD held on October 8— hear from Lindsay Kubatzky about the most important thing that parents/guardians of students with learning differences can do for their children. This episode also has information for upcoming events such as Breakfast My Way and the Book Fair, along with reminders for interscholastic athletics registration and...
S5 E6: Lots of Events Coming Up! 08.10.2026 8:58
This episode features a special clip from author Daryl Cobb's visit to Gaynor on October 6 for the Purple through Red Clusters! Keep listening for LD Awareness Month news, and reminders of upcoming events.
S5 E5: LD Awareness Month is Here 02.10.2026 9:02
In this episode you'll hear about how Gaynor is celebrating Learning Difference Awareness Month, events coming up in October (spoiler alert: there are a lot!), and registration reminders for After School and Interscholastic Athletics.
Voices of Gaynor: Director of Outreach and Innovation Emily Barnes 28.09.2026 4:20
Season 5 Episode 4 features a special introduction to Learning Difference Awareness Month by Gaynor's Director of Outreach and Innovation, Emily Barnes. Tune in to hear about the importance of celebrating LD Awareness Month, why it's so special to the Gaynor community, and ways that Gaynor is celebrating all month.
S5 E4: Our First Guest! Emily Barnes Introduces Learning Difference Awareness Month 24.09.2026 8:14
This episode features Gaynor's Director of Outreach and Innovation, Emily Barnes! Emily joins Megan to speak about Learning Difference Awareness Month in October. Also in this episode: After School, Fall Conferences, and upcoming events.
S5 E3: Event Reminders and Looking Forward to October 17.09.2026 8:00
Gaynor is only in our first full week of school, and there's so much to cover! In this episode you'll hear about Curriculum Nights, Apple Picking, Musical Auditions, Fall Conferences, and upcoming events in October such as a Parent Talk in partnership with NCLD, and an evening of celebrating Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month.
S5 E2: Starting the School Year 10.09.2026 6:25
It might be the start of the school year, but we aren't taking things slow! In this episode you'll hear about Curriculum Nights, Parents' Association, Fall Conferences, Musical Auditions, Parenting Toolkit Series, and After School and Interscholastic Athletics registration.
S5 E1: Welcome to Gator Gab 2.0! 03.09.2026 9:12
Join your host Megan Bostaph, Communications Coordinator at Stephen Gaynor School, as she welcomes Gator Gab's loyal listeners to Season 5.
S4 E28: Have a great summer! 12.06.2025 4:00
It's the final episode of the 2024-2025 school year, and Deanna's final time as host after 133 episodes. Have a great summer and we'll see you in September!
S4 E27: May Events 22.05.2025 4:00
In this episode: Names, Not Numbers; Field Day; Breakfast My Way; Look Ahead Meetings; Student Shout-Outs
S4 E26: Upcoming events in May and June 15.05.2025 5:22
In this episode: Spring Carnival; Gaynor Giving Day; Look Ahead meetings; Names, Not Numbers; Breakfast My Way celebrating Pride; Student Shout-Outs; End-of-Year Gift Policy; Last Day of School
S4 E25: It's Gonna Be May 01.05.2025 4:09
In this episode: Upcoming events for the month of May!
S4 E24: Upcoming Events + Little Free Library 24.04.2025 4:49
In this episode: Relatives and Special Friends Day, "Life After Gaynor" virtual evening event, Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week, spring musical, Spring Carnival, "Look Ahead" meetings, and the Little Free Library!
S4 E23: Spring Events 17.04.2025 5:13
In this episode: Conferences, Yearbook Ads, "Look Ahead" Meetings, Shabbat Dinner, Relatives and Special Friends Day, Life After Gaynor Placement Webinar, Spring Musical, Spring Carnival
Voices of Gaynor: Dyslexia Advocacy Day 2025 11.04.2025 15:03
This week features a special conversation with Gaynor alum Stephanie Brown ’13, Communication Coordinator & Community Liaison for New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and Blue Cluster students Simone, Bella and Shalev. Dyslexia Advocacy Day will be held on May 14, 2025 at the state capitol in Albany, NY. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dyslexia...
S4 E22: Dyslexia Advocacy Day 2025 10.04.2025 8:35
This week features a special conversation with Gaynor alum Stephanie Brown ’13, Communication Coordinator & Community Liaison for NY Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and Blue Cluster students Simone, Bella and Shalev. Dyslexia Advocacy Day will be held on May 14, 2025 at the state capitol in Albany, NY. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dyslexia-advocacy-da...
S4 E21: Sassan and Shapur tell us about Nowruz 03.04.2025 8:00
In this episode: Nurturing Racial Health Among BIPOC Youth with Learning Differences; Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner; Relatives and Special Friends Day; Conferences; Yearbook Ads. Featuring a special interview from Ms. Cartolano with Orange Cluster students Sassan and Shapur, sharing the traditions of the Persian holiday of Nowruz.
S4 E20: Heading Into Spring Break 13.03.2025 4:50
In this episode: Summer Camp info session; food services feedback; yearbook ads; Relatives and Special Friends Day, Nurturing Racial Health webinar; interscholastic sports registration.
S4 E19: Summer Camp Info Session, Spring Sports, and more 06.03.2025 3:55
In this episode: Summer camp info session, spring interscholastic sports registration, Winter 2025 Gazette, NBC Nightly News Kids Edition visits Gaynor
S4 E18: Announcing the 2025 Reading Challenges! 27.02.2025 5:19
In this episode: The EC/Lower Division and Intermediate Division Reading Challenges have been announced! Also: Understanding Learning Differences webinar, Project Cicero, Beyond the Lower Division event, Gaynor's new mobile app
S4 E17: Featuring an interview with Haley Smilow, Class of 2015! 20.02.2025 11:02
In this episode: Gaynor mobile app, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group meeting, Understanding Learning Differences series, Project Cicero book drive, spring interscholastic athletics, Beyond the Lower Division presentation, and Nurturing Racial Health Among BIPOC Youth with Eva Vega. Beginning at 7:50, This episode also features an interview with Gaynor alum Haley Smilow '15!
S4 E16: Dr. Drum, Project Cicero, Understanding Learning Differences Series 13.02.2025 7:03
This week, Deanna and Megan are back on the mic to bring you all the news you need to know. In this episode: Dr. Drum, Understanding Learning Differences, Project Cicero, PA news, and more!
S4 E15: Final Episode with Student Podcasters 30.01.2025 4:54
In this episode: Conferences, Spirit Week, Dr. Drum event, and more. Thanks to our student podcasters for a great semester!
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