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Gator Gab
by Stephen Gaynor School
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.
Episodes
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S5 E7: More from Our Parent Talk with NCLD
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...
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S5 E6: Lots of Events Coming Up!
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.
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S5 E5: LD Awareness Month is Here
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.
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Voices of Gaynor: Director of Outreach and Innovation Emily Barnes
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...
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S5 E4: Our First Guest! Emily Barnes Introduces Learning Difference Awareness Month
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.
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S5 E3: Event Reminders and Looking Forward to October
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...
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S5 E2: Starting the School Year
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.
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S5 E1: Welcome to Gator Gab 2.0!
Join your host Megan Bostaph, Communications Coordinator at Stephen Gaynor School, as she welcomes Gator Gab's loyal listeners to Season 5.
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S4 E28: Have a great summer!
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!
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S4 E27: May Events
In this episode: Names, Not Numbers; Field Day; Breakfast My Way; Look Ahead Meetings; Student Shout-Outs
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S4 E26: Upcoming events in May and June
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
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S4 E25: It's Gonna Be May
In this episode: Upcoming events for the month of May!
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S4 E24: Upcoming Events + Little Free Library
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!
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S4 E23: Spring Events
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
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Voices of Gaynor: Dyslexia Advocacy Day 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…
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S4 E22: Dyslexia Advocacy Day 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,...
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S4 E21: Sassan and Shapur tell us about Nowruz
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…
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S4 E20: Heading Into Spring Break
In this episode: Summer Camp info session; food services feedback; yearbook ads; Relatives and Special Friends Day, Nurturing Racial Health webinar; interscholastic sports registration.
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S4 E19: Summer Camp Info Session, Spring Sports, and more
In this episode: Summer camp info session, spring interscholastic sports registration, Winter 2025 Gazette, NBC Nightly News Kids Edition visits Gaynor
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S4 E18: Announcing the 2025 Reading Challenges!
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
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S4 E17: Featuring an interview with Haley Smilow, Class of 2015!
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....
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S4 E16: Dr. Drum, Project Cicero, Understanding Learning Differences Series
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!
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S4 E15: Final Episode with Student Podcasters
In this episode: Conferences, Spirit Week, Dr. Drum event, and more. Thanks to our student podcasters for a great semester!
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S4 E14: Student Podcasters and an Interview with Ms. K
Our student podcasters bring you the news of the week, an interview with Upper Division Director Christine Karamanoglou, and a preview of Spirit Week!
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S4 E13: January News and Interview with Ms. De Lancy
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!
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S4 E12: Student Podcaster Takeover!
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!
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S4 E11: Blue Cluster Podcasters Interview Blue Cluster Elective Students
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.
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Voices of Gaynor: Student Podcasters Interview Blue Cluster Elective Students
In this episode, our Blue Cluster student podcasters interview their peers about their elective classes.
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S4 E10 - News only for December 13 - 20
In this episode: Breakfast My Way, holiday gift policy, school pictures, Summer Camp.
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S4 E9: Lauren Keffler, and Book Fair Recommendations
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!
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S4 E8: Art Teacher Lucy Villeneuve and Coach David Muchnick
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:...
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S4 E7: Interview with Rachael Ziering, Founder of Muddy Paws Rescue
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.
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S4 E6: Interview with Facilities Team Member Mr. Mark
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…
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S4 E5: Book Review, Celebrity Bio, and Interview with Coach Scott Rodriguez
In this episode: Parenting Toolkit, Winter Athletics, Day of Service, Digital Wellness, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group, Book Fair, PA News. Featuring our student podcaster segments beginning at 6:30, including a book review from Chaia, a celebrity profile with Quinn, and an...
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S4 E4: Interview with New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and Stephanie Brown ’13
In this episode: Parenting Toolkit, Day of Service, Digital Wellness lecture, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group, Picture Day. Featuring an interview with New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and member of her staff Stephanie Brown, Gaynor Class of 2013.
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S4 E3: October News and Student Podcaster Plans
In this episode: BIPOC Family Affinity Group meeting, Parenting Toolkit Series, Breakfast My Way, Digital Wellness parent talk, Picture Day orders/retakes, Learning Difference Awareness Month and featuring our student podcasters and their plans for future segments!
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S4 E2: Welcome, Blue Cluster student podcasters!
In this episode: Family Affinity Groups, Picture Day, Conferences, After School. To jump right to the student podcasters, skip to 4:30!
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S4 E1: Welcome to Season 4 of Gator Gab!
Season 4 brings new equipment and, soon to come, Blue Cluster student reporters! This week's episode will cover September 13 - 27, 2024. Brought to you by the communications team at Stephen Gaynor School.
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S3 E31: June - August 2024
In this final episode of Gator Gab for the 2023-2024 school year, hear excerpts from Brian Russ' graduate breakfast speech, and student speaker Jacob Abromovich's speech at graduation.
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S3 E30: June 7 - 14, 2024
In this episode: Pride March sign up, After School announcements, library book return, Annual Fund. Featuring a submission from our roving reporter, Blue Cluster student Sasha D.!
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S3 E29: May 24 - 31, 2024
In this episode: Final PA meeting, Field Day, Pride Month activities, "Names, Not Numbers," student shout-outs, communications survey, end-of-year gift policy
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S3 E28: May 17 - 24, 2024
This is a short and sweet episode, with a recap of the Gaynor Rockin' Gala and a preview of Field Day!
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S3 E27: May 10 - 17, 2024
In this episode: The Gaynor Rockin' Gala on May 13, "Life After Gaynor" webinar, Conferences, updated 2024-25 academic calendar, summer camp, dress code and ID card reminders, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture.
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S3 E26: May 3 - 10, 2024
In this episode: Joint BIPOC/LGBTQIA+ Family Affinity Group meeting, the Gaynor Rockin' Gala, spring musical, summer camp, conferences
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S3 E25: April 26 - May 3, 2024
In this episode: SMART Faire interviews, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Family Affinity Group Joint Meeting, Gaynor Rockin' Gala, Conference Day signups
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S3 E24: April 12 - 19, 2024
In this episode: Upcoming events (Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner, Breakfast My Way, Positive Behavior Strategies for Parents, Gaynor Rockin' Gala), Conferences
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S3 E23: April 5-12, 2024
In this episode: Upcoming events (solar eclipse, Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner, Breakfast My Way, Positive Behavior Strategies for Parents, Gaynor Rockin' Gala), Conferences, Theater Alumni Visit
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VOICES OF GAYNOR: Emma Moskowitz '07
In this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Gaynor's Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Tia Murkison speaks with Emma Moskowitz, Class of 2007, about her time at Gaynor and the advice she has for current students. Originally aired: Season 3, Episode 17 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab...
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S3 E22: March 8 - 15, 2024
In this episode: Project Cicero Book Drive update; Understanding Learning Differences presentation, Part 2; Family Affinity Group meetings; Gaynor Gear Sale, Relatives and Special Friends Day, Summer Camp, Spring Athletics
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S3 E21: March 1 - 8, 2024
In this episode: We're in two locations this week with Megan reporting from campus, and Deanna on location at the NAIS national conference in St. Louis, MO. This week, we cover the Project Cicero Book Drive, the Reading Challenge, family affinity groups, spring interscholastic sports…
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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.
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