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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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.
Five Questions With… Chris Meyer
From the townhouse on West 74th to Gaynor today, Chris Meyer has witnessed many milestones in Gaynor’s history. And what better time than the 60th anniversary of Gaynor’s founding to ask about his journey at the school? We sat down with Chris for our latest installment of our “Five Questions With…” series to discover more about Gaynor’s history through his eyes.
Five Questions With… Jill Thompson
How would it feel to work in your dream job? Well, you can ask Assistant Head of School Jill Thompson! Despite completing her undergraduate degree in administration of justice, she pivoted to work in education as a more proactive way to support children. She finds her inspiration in Gaynor’s co-founder Yvette Siegel-Herzog, and Ms. Siegel’s exceptional perspective on learning and Gaynor’s mission. We sat down with Jill for the latest installment of our “Five Questions With…” series to learn more about her passion for education and her dedication to the mission of individualized education at Stephen Gaynor School.
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.
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.
Five Questions With…Yvette Siegel-Herzog
We sat down with Yvette Siegel-Herzog for the inaugural installment of the “Five Questions With…” feature in Gaynor Gazette.