Stephen Gaynor School
Jacqueline Smith possesses a diverse educational background and extensive experience in teaching and child safety. With a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching, along with Special Education from New York University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience and Behavior, complemented by Art History from Columbia University, Jacqueline specializes in middle school science education at Stephen Gaynor School since February 2016. Responsibilities include instructing grades 5-8 in subjects such as forensic science, earth science, chemistry, and biology, with a focus on developing in-house curriculum. Additionally, Jacqueline holds the position of Senior Guard with Long Beach Lifeguards Hdqtrs, emphasizing a commitment to student safety and well-being.
Stephen Gaynor School
A pioneer in special education, Stephen Gaynor School is an independent, nonprofit Pre-K, Lower, and Middle School for bright students with learning differences. Founded in 1962, Stephen Gaynor School provides a highly individualized educational program in a rich, rigorous, and nurturing environment in which students gain the skills and confidence necessary to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Gaynor serves approximately 380 students with language based learning differences, such as dyslexia or expressive/receptive language difficulty. We are also able to support students with overlapping attentional or executive functioning challenges (such as ADHD). Stephen Gaynor School students have a strong cognitive profile but often have difficulty with the acquisition of reading and writing skills. Our highly trained and dedicated teachers, specialists, and administrators create a climate of caring where students feel comfortable taking academic risks, secure in the knowledge that their educational journey is accompanied by success. Stephen Gaynor School’s faculty and administration strive to develop self-confident, self-aware learners who can advocate for their own needs and have respect for themselves and others. Students leave Gaynor with a rich foundation of knowledge, confidence, and pride in their achievements, and strategies that will sustain them for a lifetime. For employment opportunities, visit https://www.stephengaynor.org/about-our-school/careers/