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Five Questions With… Brendan Stackhouse

We sat down with Brendan for the latest installment of our “Five Questions With…” series to learn more about how he moved from the world of theater to education, and how he is still able to fulfill his passion for the arts while being in the classroom.

Alumni Update: Alex Lee ’98

Alex Lee is a Gaynor alumnus from the Class of 1998. He began attending Gaynor in the fall of 1993 and believes that the five years he was able to spend in the “beautiful townhouse with the funky bathrooms” was a tremendous influence on his life. Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Tia Murkison spoke with Alex to discuss his time at Gaynor and hear more about what he is up to now.

Five Questions With… Kristi Evans

Walking through the halls at Gaynor, you may hear some “o-o-o’s” and “a-a-a’s.” Those aren’t monkeys you’re hearing — they’re students working on their vowel sounds and getting valuable reading practice with Reading Specialist Kristi Evans. Kristi has always wanted to be an educator, and she loves being able to positively impact students at Gaynor. We sat down with Kristi for the latest installment of our “Five Questions With…” series to learn more about why she loves helping children read and what she’s passionate about outside of the classroom.

Five Questions With… Jenna Konstantine

Get to know Jenna Konstantine, a Green Cluster Head Teacher and a participant in the New York Times Teaching Project!

Five Questions With… Dionne De Lancy

Get to know Dionne De Lancy, Gaynor’s School Librarian!

Five Questions With….Brian Russ

“Five Questions With…” is an ongoing series in the Gaynor Gazette. This article appeared in the Summer 2019 edition of the Gazette and features middle school technology specialist, Brian Russ.

Alumni Update: Tyler Tang ’18

Eagle Hill freshman Tyler Tang ’18 is settling in life after Gaynor not just in academics but in extracurriculars.

Benjamin Mitchell ’10

Using what he learned at Gaynor, Benjamin Mitchell ’10 followed his dreams to Los Angeles where he works for one of the biggest talent agencies in the world.

Alumni Profile: Massimo Agostinelli ’99

Massimo Agostinelli’s interest in art has taken him all over the world but he will never forget his experience at Gaynor in the 1990s.

The power of self-advocacy: Victoria Browning Wyeth ’91

Victoria Browning Wyeth ’91 has always had to work harder than her peers to rise above her learning differences. Her time at Stephen Gaynor School allowed her to meet some lifelong friends, and although school was still challenging, she is grateful to those who helped her succeed.