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That students with learning differences grow up to become educators should come as no surprise. Many adults with learning differences reference their educational journey with inspiring them to become educators. The same is true for current Gaynor faculty and staff members. In celebration of Learning Difference Awareness Month, we asked for volunteers to share their experiences with learning differences, and what advice they might give to current Gaynor students and parents.

The Gaynor Gators represented their school well this week! The girls’ volleyball team came away with a win in 3 sets against Geneva School on Wednesday (25-16, 25-17, and 15-7). When asked about the team’s performance, Coach Mashawn Butler exclaimed, “Victory!” Read more about volleyball, soccer, and cross country highlights from the week.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021 is on Monday, October 11, and Gaynor teachers are helping their students learn about and honor the holiday.

Green Cluster students in Room 701 kicked off their study of Ancient Greece by learning new vocabulary, note taking, and 3D map making.

Purple Cluster students in Head Teacher Kristin Paresi and Assistant Teacher Reshmi Nair’s class had their own apple adventure this year.

It was an exciting week for the Gaynor Gators, with the game and meet schedule in full swing. Soccer Coach Andrew Prasarn said it was, “…a great way to start the season, though the highlight for the students might have been stepping on the bus for the first time and enjoying the camaraderie of traveling together as a team and proudly representing Stephen Gaynor School outside the building!”

October is Learning Difference/Learning Disability Awareness Month. Learning differences may take many forms, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and executive functioning issues. Many parents ask, what are the signs of learning differences in children, and how can I help my child be successful? 

To help your Gaynor Gator observe the month and learn more about the Hispanic Americans who helped shape our country, Librarian Dionne De Lancy has provided age-appropriate book recommendations for different clusters.