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 of changes, both architecturally and culturally. We sat down with Wendy for the latest installment of our “Five Questions With…” series, and learned more about her history with the school from the perspective of a staff member, and how deep her love of Gaynor is.
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Celebrating Employee Milestones
During the Summer Institute, Gaynor held a celebration to honor faculty and staff members who reached key milestones in their years of service. Continuing the newly established tradition from the previous year, milestones were divided into “clusters” to mimic the educational journey of Gaynor students.
Acting with Empathy in the Lower School
At Gaynor, drama is a key element of the curriculum. Drama class begins in the Lower School, where students learn the fundamentals of acting and how those skills can be applied both onstage and in real life.
Celebrating 30 Years of Gaynor at Gaynor
Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor first joined the staff of Stephen Gaynor School as a bookkeeper 30 years ago in 1994. In honor of this exciting anniversary, Gazette editor Megan Bostaph sat down with Dr. Gaynor for an in-depth discussion about his time at Gaynor, and the journey he has taken along with the school as they both have changed and grown over the past thirty years.
Art Meets Technology at the 2024 SMART Faire
April 18 marked the grand opening of this year’s SMART Faire, an event facilitated by the Technology Department to showcase the innovative projects that students have been working on throughout the year.
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr and African Muslim Traditions at Breakfast My Way
In April, members of the Gaynor community gathered in the EC Garden for the first Breakfast My Way of 2024, celebrating Eid al-Fitr and African Muslim traditions.
Blue Cluster’s “Sweet” Community Outreach
Over the course of five weeks, nine Blue Cluster students in Head Teacher Erika Bentsen’s advisory participated in Sweet Readers, a program that connects middle school students with adults with Alzheimer’s in an immersive, art-based program.
Celebrating Black History Month at Gaynor in 2024
This year’s theme for Black History Month was “Black Americans and the Arts.” Throughout the month, Gaynor held activities for students and families to learn about and celebrate the history and culture of African Americans through assemblies, performances, and workshops.
Quilting Community: Threading Our Stories
On February 29, Gaynor held a Black History Month Quilting Workshop, titled “Quilting Community: Threading Our Stories.” The workshop was facilitated by fabric artist Pat Mabry, who is affiliated with the Caribbean Cultural Center (CCCAD) in Harlem.
Five Questions With… Andrew Prasarn
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 how things work so they can create a better future. We sat down with Andrew for the latest installment of our “Five Questions With…” series, to learn more about his journey to Gaynor, and the ways he continues his passion for science outside of the classroom.