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Summer Smiles & City Skylines

August 24, 2026 by Gersh Admin

Our students at AYM, powered by Gersh Autism Academy, enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors, spending time with their classmates, and making memories together. With a new school year right around the corner, moments like these are a meaningful reminder of the friendships, connections, and sense of belonging our students build…

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Honoring Growth, Achievement, and Community at AYM

July 6, 2026 by Gersh Admin

An incredible school year comes to a close at AYM, powered by Gersh Autism Academy. The Long Island City campus celebrated in the best way possible, with milestone moments, joyful traditions, and a community that showed up to cheer on every student. From the excitement of Graduation and Awards Ceremonies,…

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Spotlight: Emma Bowditch

Emma began her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist before stepping into school leadership as a School Related Services Supervisor and Assistant Principal at our Academy for Young Minds campus. Those experiences taught her the value of communication and collaboration. She believes strong collaboration between educators, related service providers, BCBAs, families,…

Back to School & Ready for What’s Ahead!

There’s something special about the first day of school, the excitement of welcoming students back, reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and seeing our classrooms come to life again. Across Gersh Autism Academy, our teams have put tremendous care and preparation into creating spaces where our students can learn,…

Spotlight: Stephanie Cole, M.Ed

We’re excited to welcome Stephaine Cole to Gersh Autism Academy as our Regional Vice President for New York. Stephanie will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple school campuses. She is passionate about building high-performing teams, developing exceptional leaders, and ensuring every student receives an educational experience that prepares…

Every Smile Tells a Story

At Gersh Autism Academy, we get to see so many moments every day that are worth celebrating, the big milestones, the small wins, the unexpected breakthroughs, and sometimes simply the joy of a really good day. Every one of our students has their own personality, strengths and way of experiencing…

Meet Frank Willis: Building Skills for Life Beyond the Classroom

For Frank Willis, Vocational Coordinator Supervisor at Gersh Autism Academy. Preparing students for life beyond the classroom is about more than building job skills, it’s about creating opportunities for greater independence, confidence, and a meaningful future. From hands-on life skills and community-based experiences to helping students take their first steps…

Where Meaningful Work Meets Meaningful Progress.

Sometimes it’s a classroom full of activity. Sometimes it’s a quiet conversation at a desk. And sometimes it’s one person taking the time to connect, explain, encourage, and try something a different way. At Gersh Autism Academy our teams get to know the student, their strengths, challenges, interests, and goals,…

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Summer Smiles & City Skylines

Honoring Growth, Achievement, and Community at AYM

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