Gator Gab
By Stephen Gaynor School
Gator GabApr 25, 2024
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!
S3 E12: December 8-15, 2023
In this episode: On location at the Book Fair, Breakfast My Way, Winter Concerts, Conference sign up information, author visits.
S3 E11: December 1 - 8, 2023
In this episode: Blue Cluster Admissions Ambassadors, Book Fair, winter basketball, picture day orders
S3 E10: November 17 - December 1, 2023
In this episode: Picture Day photo orders, Parenting Toolkit, winter basketball registration, Book Fair, and a special interview with Will F. in the Red Cluster -- our recent Head of School for the Day!
S3 E9: November 3 - 10, 2023
In this episode: Interscholastic basketball registration, Parenting Toolkit Series, BIPOC Family Affinity Group, Digital Wellness, Skate Night
S3 E8: October 27 - November 3, 2023
In this episode: Parenting Toolkit, costume policy, candy wrapper recycling, Digital Wellness event, BIPOC Family affinity group meeting, Skate Night registration, Breakfast My Way recap, LD Awareness Month
S3 E7: October 20 - 27, 2023
In this episode: Parenting Toolkit, Breakfast My Way, Costume Policy, Skate Night. Visit ldschools.org to hear more about the Association of LD Schools!
VOICES OF GAYNOR: Director of DEI Stella Mulatu
In this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Gaynor's Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Stella Mulatu speaks with Director of Communications Deanna Ferrante and Communications Associate Megan Bostaph about how she is settling into the community, her thoughts on recent DEI programming, and her plans for future DEI work at Gaynor. Originally aired: Season 3, Episode 6 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.
S3 E6: October 13 - 20, 2023
In this episode: Conferences, Breakfast My Way, Ballet Hispánico, LD Awareness Month. Special guest: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Stella Mulatu.
S3 E5: October 6 - 13, 2023
In this episode: Picture Day, Skate Night, Parenting Toolkit, and Learning Difference Awareness Month. Click here for the LD Glossary we mentioned in the episode!
S3 E4: September 29 - October 6, 2023
In this episode: Kicking off Learning Difference Awareness Month; Parenting Toolkit Series; After School update; Conferences; Picture Day
S3 E3: September 22 - 29, 2023
In this episode: Sounds of Apple Picking, Curriculum Nights, conferences, lunch program update, and more!
S3 E2: September 15 -22, 2023
In this episode: Apple Picking, Curriculum Nights, Conferences, and more!
S3 E1: September 8 - 15, 2023
In this episode: Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year and the first episode of season 3 of Gator Gab. Enjoy!
S2 E37: June 16 - September 1, 2023 - Have a great summer!
In this episode: Key summer and fall dates, After School FAQ, and student shout outs!
S2 E36: June 9 - 16, 2023
In this episode: End of year announcements, "Names, Not Numbers." Hear a clip from the Breakfast My Way celebrating Pride Month!
S2 E35: June 2 - 9, 2023
This week's episode is short and sweet! All you need to know about Breakfast My Way and end-of-year events in just about 3 minutes.
S2 E34: May 26 - June 2, 2023
In this episode: Field Day and Breakfast My Way.
S2 E33: May 19 - 26, 2023
In this episode: Spring Carnival, Field Day, PA Volunteer Survey, Relatives and Special Friends Day with Charlie Manzano '19. Bonus: Hear a clip from the Spring Musical, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!
S2 E32: May 12 - 19, 2023
In This Episode: Today's episode, we have a few brief updates on the Spring Carnival and other upcoming deadlines.
VOICES OF GAYNOR: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week Shoutouts
In this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, our students and parents express their gratitude to our amazing faculty and staff! Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 31 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.
S2 E31: May 5 - 12, 2023
In This Episode: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, featuring submissions from our students and parents as they shout out our deserving faculty and staff members! Also: Conferences, Spring Carnival, Summer Camp, and the Ronald McDonald House Pantry Drive.
S2 E30: April 28 - May 5, 2023
In this episode: "Life After Gaynor" webinar, Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, Conferences, Cole P. with this week's birthdays, and a segment from roving reporter Will F. at the SMART Faire! Please send us your voice memos for possible inclusion in next week's Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week episode!
S2 E29: April 21 - 28, 2023
In this episode: Conferences, Relatives and Special Friends Day, Parent Evening Talk, Reports from the SMART Faire, BD Wong's visit to the spring musical rehearsal, and Breakfast My Way.
S2 E28: April 14 - 21, 2023
In this episode: Conferences, SMART Faire, Breakfast My Way, Yearbook ads, Relatives and Special Friends Day, Summer Camp, and Spring Carnival. Includes a special segment with a clip from the recent screening and panel discussion on the ADHD documentary, The Disruptors.
S2 E27: March 17 - 31, 2023 (Spring Break)
In This Episode: Spring Sports, Relatives & Special Friends Day, Summer Camp. Interview with Music Teacher Michael Piedmont on the Red Cluster's "world premiere" of Peter and the Wolf, and the Pink Cluster's exploration of St. Patrick's Day and Nowruz, the Persian New Year's Holiday. Also, birthdays brought to you by Cole P.! See everyone back at school on April 3!
S2 E26: March 10 - 17, 2023
In this episode: March Madness Reading Challenge, Summer Camp, Relatives and Special Friends Day, birthday shout outs.
S2 E25: March 3 - 10, 2023
In this episode: Project Cicero Book Drive, spring athletics, Relatives and Special Friends Day, Student Advocacy Evening Parent Talk, student birthdays, and a visit from alums Yoni and William
S2 E24: February 24 - March 3, 2023
In this episode: Project Cicero Book Drive, Self-Advocacy parent talk, interscholastic athletics, summer camp, Relatives and Special Friends Day, "Growing Together" at Gaynor!
S2 E23: February 17 - 24, 2023
In This Episode: Project Cicero Book Drive, spring sports preview, Breakfast My Way recap, summer camp, and Relatives and Special Friends Day.
S2 E22: February 10 - 17, 2023
In This Episode: Spirit Week, PA Bake Sale, Breakfast My Way, Skate Night, Summer Camp, and Relatives and Special Friends Day. This week, loyal listener Cole P. from the Silver Cluster joined us and came up with a great idea for a new segment each week!
S2 E21: February 3 - 10, 2023
In this episode: Spirit Week is coming! Get ready for theme days, the PA Bake Sale, Breakfast My Way, and Skate Night!
S2 E20: January 27 - February 3, 2023
In This Episode: Gaynor Day of Service, Summer Camp, Skate Night, Green Cluster Gallery Walk with Ms. Tucker and Ms. Carril
S2 E19: January 20 - 27, 2023
In This Episode: Gaynor parent Katy Williamson joins us to talk about the Day of Service and God's Love We Deliver. The Yellow Cluster Community Service Club wants us to donate to the coat drive. Plus, a Summer Camp preview, Skate Night details, and articles on the Co-Lead Teacher Model and celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy.
VOICES OF GAYNOR: Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor on the Strategic Plan
In this "Voices of Gaynor" bonus episode, Gaynor's Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor introduces the launch of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Originally aired: Season 2, Episode 18 of Stephen Gaynor School's Gator Gab podcast.
S2 E18: January 13 - 22, 2023
In This Episode: Day of Service, Summer Camp preview, After School registration, conferences, Dr. Logan Levkoff lecture. Special Guest: Head of School Dr. Scott Gaynor on the launch of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
S2 E17: January 6 - 13, 2023
In This Episode: Important action items for parents -- After School and Conferences sign ups, upcoming events.