A pioneer in special education, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent, nonprofit Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright students with learning differences. Founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School provides a highly individualized educational program in a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which students gain the skills and confidence necessary to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.

Gaynor serves approximately 380 students with language based learning differences, such as dyslexia or expressive/receptive language difficulty. We are also able to support students with overlapping attentional or executive functioning challenges (such as ADHD). Stephen Gaynor School students have a strong cognitive profile but often have difficulty with the acquisition of reading and writing skills. Our highly trained and dedicated teachers, specialists, and administrators create a climate of caring where students feel comfortable taking academic risks, secure in the knowledge that their educational journey is accompanied by success.

Stephen Gaynor School’s faculty and administration strive to develop self-confident, self-aware learners who can advocate for their own needs and have respect for themselves and others. Students leave Gaynor with a rich foundation of knowledge, confidence, and pride in their achievements, and strategies that will sustain them for a lifetime.

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Stephen Gaynor School

Scott Gaynor

Tenzin Kelsang

Hannah Rittenberg

Teddy Colocotronis

Sophie Geisenheimer

Reshmi Nair

Julia Weber

Jessica Kogan

Jacqueline Smith

Jackie Feldman

Alexandra Spadacenta

Jane Jihae Yoon

Jackie Kolbert

Katherine Pearl

Jamie Zaslav

Victoria Laviano

Sydney Strauss

Nicole Goldman

Mollie Book

Matthew Peters

MacKenzie Carnow

Kristin Ayat

Jordan Thaler

Jody Buckles

Evelynn Park

Amanda Shaw

Allison Pearlman

Tia Murkison

Emily Barnes

Patrick da Silva (PgD, SHRM-SCP, CMCIPD,)

Dan Pena

Matthew Lewinter

Deanna Ferrante

The Educational Support Team at Stephen Gaynor School is dedicated to providing personalized assistance to students with learning differences, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. Comprising co-teachers, therapists, and specialists, the team designs tailored interventions, fosters skill development in areas like reading and communication, and promotes self-advocacy. Their collaborative approach creates a nurturing environment that empowers students to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

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