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Turning Challenges into Superpowers: Nick Kenner ’95 on Building a Business from the Strengths He Found at Gaynor

July 23, 2026

When Nick Kenner '95 stood before the Stephen Gaynor School community at this year's Spring Gala, he joked that his younger self would be confused by the path his life…

Five Questions with… Jaclyn Dobish

June 5, 2026

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,”…

‘Everybody Is Rooting for You’: Sarah Braverman ’09 on Finding Confidence at Gaynor

May 28, 2026

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…

Everything Goes Back to Gaynor: Shosha Spivack ’01 and the Foundation that Shaped Her

April 14, 2026

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…

Prepared for What Comes Next: Aden Wiener ’13 on the Lasting Impact of Gaynor

December 3, 2025

When Aden Wiener ‘13 returned to Stephen Gaynor School this past December, he didn’t just walk the halls as an alum. He walked them with perspective.

Five Questions with… Erika Bentsen

September 3, 2025

Beginning her career at Gaynor in 2011, Erika Bentsen was a Blue Cluster teacher for many years before making the switch to the Admissions department as Admissions Associate and Educational…

Five Questions with… Dr. Lauren Levenson

March 18, 2025

As the Coordinator of Psychological Services, you may recognize Dr. Lauren Levenson from her parent talks at Gaynor, or her one-on-one work with students. But you may not have known…

Five Questions With… Wendy Peters

September 4, 2024

Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Facilities Service Manager Wendy Peters has been on the Facilities team at Gaynor for 16 years, and has seen the school go through all kinds…

Gaynor Alumni Inspire the Next Generation of Thespians

April 4, 2024

On April 3, the current cast and crew of the upcoming spring musical were treated to a unique experience — a visit from Gaynor alumni who were active participants in…

Five Questions With… Andrew Prasarn

March 1, 2024

Though he initially aimed to become an engineer, Science Specialist Andrew Prasarn fell in love with teaching while at Gaynor, with his lessons highlighting the importance of teaching the students…

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