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.

Author

Stephen Gaynor School

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.stephengaynor.org

Latest episode

Jun 12, 2025

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Episodes

S4 E28: Have a great summer! 12.06.2025

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

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

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

In this episode: Upcoming events for the month of May!

S4 E24: Upcoming Events + Little Free Library 24.04.2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode: Conferences, Spirit Week, Dr. Drum event, and more. Thanks to our student podcasters for a great semester!

S4 E14: Student Podcasters and an Interview with Ms. K 23.01.2025

Our student podcasters bring you the news of the week, an interview with Upper Division Director Christine Karamanoglou, and a preview of Spirit Week!

S4 E13: January News and Interview with Ms. De Lancy 16.01.2025

In this episode, our student podcasters bring you the news for the coming week, as well as an interview with Gaynor Librarian Dionne De Lancy!

S4 E12: Student Podcaster Takeover! 09.01.2025

In this episode, our student podcasters - Chaia, Oliver, Zeno, Alec, and Quinn - bring you the entire episode's news. Hear about spring After School signups, Conference registration, and the upcoming BIPOC Family Affinity Group meeting. Enjoy!

S4 E11: Blue Cluster Podcasters Interview Blue Cluster Elective Students 19.12.2024

In this episode: After School preview, Summer Camp, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture recap. Beginning at 2:35, hear from our Blue Cluster podcasters as they interview their classmates about their Blue Cluster elective experiences.

Voices of Gaynor: Student Podcasters Interview Blue Cluster Elective Students 19.12.2024

In this episode, our Blue Cluster student podcasters interview their peers about their elective classes.

S4 E10 - News only for December 13 - 20 12.12.2024

In this episode: Breakfast My Way, holiday gift policy, school pictures, Summer Camp.

S4 E9: Lauren Keffler, and Book Fair Recommendations 05.12.2024

In this episode: State of the School, Winter Concerts, Holiday Gift Policy. Featuring our student podcaster segments beginning at 3:15. This week, Zeno and Oliver interview Administrative Assistant Lauren Keffler, and a selection of our student podcasters bring you their book recommendations!

S4 E8: Art Teacher Lucy Villeneuve and Coach David Muchnick 21.11.2024

In this episode: Skate Night registration, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture, State of the School, Winter Concerts. Featuring our student podcaster segments beginning at 3:45. This week, Quinn interviews Art Teacher Lucy Villeneuve, and Oliver and Zeno sit down with Coach David Muchnick! Episode notes: Learn more about artist Hilma af Klint Check out the pom-pom covered trash can here !

S4 E7: Interview with Rachael Ziering, Founder of Muddy Paws Rescue 14.11.2024

In this episode: Skate Night registration, Thanksgiving food drive, Book Fair, Dave Anderson lecture. Featuring our student podcaster segment beginning at 4:00, an interview by Alec with the founder of  Muddy Paws Rescue , Rachael Ziering.

S4 E6: Interview with Facilities Team Member Mr. Mark 07.11.2024

In this episode: Day of Service, Digital Wellness, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group, Book Fair & Author Visit with Jacqueline Woodson, Thanksgiving Food Drive. Featuring our student podcaster segment beginning at 3:40, an interview by Zeno and Oliver with Facilities Team Member Mark Gowie!

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