In 2024, both of my children were enrolled at GNCS, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely negative. In my opinion, the leadership at the school, including current Director and Co-Chairs (two of whom remain in leadership positions for the 2024-2025 school year), created an environment that was deeply unsupportive and distressing for my family. Ultimately, I felt I had no choice but to withdraw both of my children before the term ended due to concerns over their safety.
After raising concerns about certain policies and leadership decisions, I believe my family was unfairly targeted. Shockingly, my two-year-old child was portrayed in a way that directly contradicted months of positive behavioral reports from teachers. This left me feeling that leadership was more focused on defending its own decisions than supporting children and families.
Additionally, GNCS received an official violation from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in 2024, further reinforcing my concerns about how the school was being run.
In my experience, the lead teacher was placed in an incredibly difficult position, as I have a recording where the Director pressured her to change her reports regarding my child. Not long after expressing concerns to the current Director about potential retaliation, my child's teacher resigned. It was heartbreaking to witness what I saw as intimidation tactics used against staff.
Beyond the school setting, I was deeply disturbed to find that board members and the current director appeared to be working together in online discussions that I believe misrepresented my child and my family. I have screenshots of what I perceived as coordinated efforts to shape a false narrative, which left me feeling unwelcome and forced out.
In my opinion, GNCS leadership prioritizes its own interests over the well-being of families and staff. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this school to families seeking a supportive and ethical environment for their children. If you value open communication, respect, and integrity in leadership, I strongly encourage you to do thorough research before considering GNCS. No family should experience what my family went through. read more