
Gator Gab
By Stephen Gaynor School


S4 E28: Have a great summer!
It's the final episode of the 2024-2025 school year, and Deanna's final time as host after 133 episodes. Have a great summer and we'll see you in September!

S4 E27: May Events
In this episode: Names, Not Numbers; Field Day; Breakfast My Way; Look Ahead Meetings; Student Shout-Outs

S4 E26: Upcoming events in May and June
In this episode: Spring Carnival; Gaynor Giving Day; Look Ahead meetings; Names, Not Numbers; Breakfast My Way celebrating Pride; Student Shout-Outs; End-of-Year Gift Policy; Last Day of School

S4 E25: It's Gonna Be May
In this episode: Upcoming events for the month of May!

S4 E24: Upcoming Events + Little Free Library
In this episode: Relatives and Special Friends Day, "Life After Gaynor" virtual evening event, Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week, spring musical, Spring Carnival, "Look Ahead" meetings, and the Little Free Library!

S4 E23: Spring Events
In this episode: Conferences, Yearbook Ads, "Look Ahead" Meetings, Shabbat Dinner, Relatives and Special Friends Day, Life After Gaynor Placement Webinar, Spring Musical, Spring Carnival

Voices of Gaynor: Dyslexia Advocacy Day 2025
This week features a special conversation with Gaynor alum Stephanie Brown ’13, Communication Coordinator & Community Liaison for New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and Blue Cluster students Simone, Bella and Shalev.
Dyslexia Advocacy Day will be held on May 14, 2025 at the state capitol in Albany, NY. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dyslexia-advocacy-day-literacy-for-all-tickets-1301231561629?aff=oddtdtcreator

S4 E22: Dyslexia Advocacy Day 2025
This week features a special conversation with Gaynor alum Stephanie Brown ’13, Communication Coordinator & Community Liaison for NY Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, and Blue Cluster students Simone, Bella and Shalev.
Dyslexia Advocacy Day will be held on May 14, 2025 at the state capitol in Albany, NY. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dyslexia-advocacy-day-literacy-for-all-tickets-1301231561629?aff=oddtdtcreator

S4 E21: Sassan and Shapur tell us about Nowruz
In this episode: Nurturing Racial Health Among BIPOC Youth with Learning Differences; Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner; Relatives and Special Friends Day; Conferences; Yearbook Ads. Featuring a special interview from Ms. Cartolano with Orange Cluster students Sassan and Shapur, sharing the traditions of the Persian holiday of Nowruz.

S4 E20: Heading Into Spring Break
In this episode: Summer Camp info session; food services feedback; yearbook ads; Relatives and Special Friends Day, Nurturing Racial Health webinar; interscholastic sports registration.

S4 E19: Summer Camp Info Session, Spring Sports, and more
In this episode: Summer camp info session, spring interscholastic sports registration, Winter 2025 Gazette, NBC Nightly News Kids Edition visits Gaynor

S4 E18: Announcing the 2025 Reading Challenges!
In this episode: The EC/Lower Division and Intermediate Division Reading Challenges have been announced! Also: Understanding Learning Differences webinar, Project Cicero, Beyond the Lower Division event, Gaynor's new mobile app

S4 E17: Featuring an interview with Haley Smilow, Class of 2015!
In this episode: Gaynor mobile app, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group meeting, Understanding Learning Differences series, Project Cicero book drive, spring interscholastic athletics, Beyond the Lower Division presentation, and Nurturing Racial Health Among BIPOC Youth with Eva Vega. Beginning at 7:50, This episode also features an interview with Gaynor alum Haley Smilow '15!

S4 E16: Dr. Drum, Project Cicero, Understanding Learning Differences Series
This week, Deanna and Megan are back on the mic to bring you all the news you need to know. In this episode: Dr. Drum, Understanding Learning Differences, Project Cicero, PA news, and more!

S4 E15: Final Episode with Student Podcasters
In this episode: Conferences, Spirit Week, Dr. Drum event, and more. Thanks to our student podcasters for a great semester!

S4 E14: Student Podcasters and an Interview with Ms. K
Our student podcasters bring you the news of the week, an interview with Upper Division Director Christine Karamanoglou, and a preview of Spirit Week!

S4 E13: January News and Interview with Ms. De Lancy
In this episode, our student podcasters bring you the news for the coming week, as well as an interview with Gaynor Librarian Dionne De Lancy!

S4 E12: Student Podcaster Takeover!
In this episode, our student podcasters - Chaia, Oliver, Zeno, Alec, and Quinn - bring you the entire episode's news. Hear about spring After School signups, Conference registration, and the upcoming BIPOC Family Affinity Group meeting. Enjoy!

S4 E11: Blue Cluster Podcasters Interview Blue Cluster Elective Students
In this episode: After School preview, Summer Camp, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture recap. Beginning at 2:35, hear from our Blue Cluster podcasters as they interview their classmates about their Blue Cluster elective experiences.

Voices of Gaynor: Student Podcasters Interview Blue Cluster Elective Students
In this episode, our Blue Cluster student podcasters interview their peers about their elective classes.

S4 E10 - News only for December 13 - 20
In this episode: Breakfast My Way, holiday gift policy, school pictures, Summer Camp.

S4 E9: Lauren Keffler, and Book Fair Recommendations
In this episode: State of the School, Winter Concerts, Holiday Gift Policy. Featuring our student podcaster segments beginning at 3:15. This week, Zeno and Oliver interview Administrative Assistant Lauren Keffler, and a selection of our student podcasters bring you their book recommendations!

S4 E8: Art Teacher Lucy Villeneuve and Coach David Muchnick
In this episode: Skate Night registration, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture, State of the School, Winter Concerts. Featuring our student podcaster segments beginning at 3:45. This week, Quinn interviews Art Teacher Lucy Villeneuve, and Oliver and Zeno sit down with Coach David Muchnick!
Episode notes:
- Learn more about artist Hilma af Klint
- Check out the pom-pom covered trash can here!

S4 E7: Interview with Rachael Ziering, Founder of Muddy Paws Rescue
In this episode: Skate Night registration, Thanksgiving food drive, Book Fair, Dave Anderson lecture. Featuring our student podcaster segment beginning at 4:00, an interview by Alec with the founder of Muddy Paws Rescue, Rachael Ziering.

S4 E6: Interview with Facilities Team Member Mr. Mark
In this episode: Day of Service, Digital Wellness, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group, Book Fair & Author Visit with Jacqueline Woodson, Thanksgiving Food Drive. Featuring our student podcaster segment beginning at 3:40, an interview by Zeno and Oliver with Facilities Team Member Mark Gowie!

S4 E5: Book Review, Celebrity Bio, and Interview with Coach Scott Rodriguez
In this episode: Parenting Toolkit, Winter Athletics, Day of Service, Digital Wellness, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group, Book Fair, PA News. Featuring our student podcaster segments beginning at 6:30, including a book review from Chaia, a celebrity profile with Quinn, and an interview by Zeno and Oliver with Coach Scott Rodriguez!

S4 E4: Interview with New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and Stephanie Brown ’13
In this episode: Parenting Toolkit, Day of Service, Digital Wellness lecture, Families Formed Through Adoption Affinity Group, Picture Day. Featuring an interview with New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and member of her staff Stephanie Brown, Gaynor Class of 2013.

S4 E3: October News and Student Podcaster Plans
In this episode: BIPOC Family Affinity Group meeting, Parenting Toolkit Series, Breakfast My Way, Digital Wellness parent talk, Picture Day orders/retakes, Learning Difference Awareness Month and featuring our student podcasters and their plans for future segments!

S4 E2: Welcome, Blue Cluster student podcasters!
In this episode: Family Affinity Groups, Picture Day, Conferences, After School. To jump right to the student podcasters, skip to 4:30!

S4 E1: Welcome to Season 4 of Gator Gab!
Season 4 brings new equipment and, soon to come, Blue Cluster student reporters! This week's episode will cover September 13 - 27, 2024. Brought to you by the communications team at Stephen Gaynor School.

S3 E31: June - August 2024
In this final episode of Gator Gab for the 2023-2024 school year, hear excerpts from Brian Russ' graduate breakfast speech, and student speaker Jacob Abromovich's speech at graduation.

S3 E30: June 7 - 14, 2024
In this episode: Pride March sign up, After School announcements, library book return, Annual Fund. Featuring a submission from our roving reporter, Blue Cluster student Sasha D.!

S3 E29: May 24 - 31, 2024
In this episode: Final PA meeting, Field Day, Pride Month activities, "Names, Not Numbers," student shout-outs, communications survey, end-of-year gift policy

S3 E28: May 17 - 24, 2024
This is a short and sweet episode, with a recap of the Gaynor Rockin' Gala and a preview of Field Day!

S3 E27: May 10 - 17, 2024
In this episode: The Gaynor Rockin' Gala on May 13, "Life After Gaynor" webinar, Conferences, updated 2024-25 academic calendar, summer camp, dress code and ID card reminders, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture.

S3 E26: May 3 - 10, 2024
In this episode: Joint BIPOC/LGBTQIA+ Family Affinity Group meeting, the Gaynor Rockin' Gala, spring musical, summer camp, conferences

S3 E25: April 26 - May 3, 2024
In this episode: SMART Faire interviews, Dr. Dave Anderson lecture, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Family Affinity Group Joint Meeting, Gaynor Rockin' Gala, Conference Day signups

S3 E24: April 12 - 19, 2024
In this episode: Upcoming events (Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner, Breakfast My Way, Positive Behavior Strategies for Parents, Gaynor Rockin' Gala), Conferences

S3 E23: April 5-12, 2024
In this episode: Upcoming events (solar eclipse, Community-Wide Shabbat Dinner, Breakfast My Way, Positive Behavior Strategies for Parents, Gaynor Rockin' Gala), Conferences, Theater Alumni Visit

VOICES OF GAYNOR: Emma Moskowitz '07
In this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Gaynor's Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement Tia Murkison speaks with Emma Moskowitz, Class of 2007, about her time at Gaynor and the advice she has for current students. Originally aired: Season 3, Episode 17 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.

S3 E22: March 8 - 15, 2024
In this episode: Project Cicero Book Drive update; Understanding Learning Differences presentation, Part 2; Family Affinity Group meetings; Gaynor Gear Sale, Relatives and Special Friends Day, Summer Camp, Spring Athletics

S3 E21: March 1 - 8, 2024
In this episode: We're in two locations this week with Megan reporting from campus, and Deanna on location at the NAIS national conference in St. Louis, MO. This week, we cover the Project Cicero Book Drive, the Reading Challenge, family affinity groups, spring interscholastic sports registration, Beyond the Lower Division, and Relatives and Special Friends Day.

S3 E20: February 23 - March 1, 2024
In this episode: Understanding Learning Differences webinar, Black History Month Quilting event, Project Cicero book drive, family affinity group meetings, Beyond the Lower Division event, Relatives and Special Friends Day registration, spring interscholastic sports registration, and some excerpts from the Black History Month assemblies featuring the Yellow Cluster Chorus and Africa ForestDance.

S3 E19: February 16 - 23, 2024
In this episode: Understanding Learning Differences webinar, Quilting Community Black History Month event, Project Cicero Book Drive, spring sports registration, Gaynor in the News!

S3 E18: February 9 - 16, 2024
In this episode: Spirit Week, PA Bake Sale, Teenager Talk, Quilting Community Black History Month Event, Summer Camp, Star Lab and a visit with PA President Sam Regan

S3 E17: February 2 - 9, 2024
In This Episode: Summer Camp preview, PA Bake Sale, Spirit Week, Parenting Teenagers talk, and an interview with Gaynor alum Emma Moskowitz '07!

S3 E16: January 26 - February 2, 2024
In This Episode: Day of Service, State of the School, Conferences, Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom, Summer Camp teaser, and... Gator on the Street interviews from our Blue Cluster reporters!

S3 E15: January 19 - 26, 2024
In This Episode: Gaynor Day of Service, Conferences, After School registration, and the Yellow Cluster Community Service Club!

S3 E14: January 12 - 19, 2024
In this episode: Day of Service, State of the School, Blue and Green Cluster Dances, Conference sign-ups, After School registration, Gator Gab with Ms. Shuppy and Blue Cluster students make music!

S3 E13: December 15, 2023 - January 12, 2024
In this episode: Information on February Conferences, Jewish Family Affinity Group save-the-date, and we take you on location at the recent PA Breakfast My Way, celebrating Hanukkah!