Jaclyn Dobish has been at Gaynor since 2014, after deeming Gaynor the “just right” place for her to work in special education. For our latest installment of “Five Questions With,”…
For Sarah Braverman ’09, Stephen Gaynor School was more than a school. It was the place where she learned that being different did not mean falling behind and where, for…
On May 1, Stephen Gaynor School hosted Relatives and Special Friends Day, a Gaynor tradition where students' loved ones are invited into the school to learn what makes Gaynor so…
How Restorative Circles are Shaping Community at Stephen Gaynor School. When Dr. Scott Gaynor talks about the future of Stephen Gaynor School, he often returns to a simple idea: a…
When Shosha Spivack '01 walked back into Stephen Gaynor School this spring, she wasn’t just revisiting a place from her childhood. She had returned while completing her master’s degree in…
At Stephen Gaynor School, every day offers an opportunity to celebrate and support the 1 in 5 people in our country who have learning or attentional challenges. Our goal is…
On March 16, 2026, the Gaynor community came together for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Gala, One Night, Many Stories. Held at Pier Sixty, a longtime favorite and one…
On February 11, members of the Gaynor community gathered for Breakfast My Way, honoring Black History Month. The breakfast was hosted by LaTanya Phelps, mother of Ridwan in the Yellow Cluster,…
On January 15, Silver Cluster students explored what it means to see a "linguistic play" with Teaching Artists from New Victory Theatre, in anticipation of their visit to the theatre…
Three of Gaynor's Blue Cluster students have been recognized by the Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards! Leila F. received a Silver Key in Short Story; Sam M. received an Honorable…
At Stephen Gaynor School, students with learning differences develop essential academic and critical thinking skills through individualized and evidence-based approaches, empowering them to reach their full potential. Students learn to advocate for themselves and others while actively building an inclusive community, a sense of belonging, and a belief in their own possibilities.
