Gateway Education Center

10/03/2026

October is AAC Awareness Month, and we’re celebrating the many ways our Gateway students communicate, connect, make choices, express themselves, and participate in their world.

Communication may look like verbal speech, eye gaze, gestures, body language, signs, pictures, switches, speech-generating devices, or so many other ways. There is no “right” way to communicate, there is their way.

Our speech therapists work to provide meaningful access to communication so our students can participate, make choices, express themselves, and be heard. 💚

Because communication isn’t just about having something to say; it’s about having a way to share it.

09/30/2026

We’re on the news! 💚🐊
Thank you to Fox 8 News for highlighting Gateway’s adaptive playground and Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro for helping make this incredible space possible!

We’re so grateful to everyone who continues to invest in our students and our Gateway community. 💚

Check out the story below!

For more than four decades, the Gateway Education Center has been the place where children of all abilities can learn, grow, laugh, and achieve success despite having cognitive, developmental, medical or physical disabilities.

Find out about the new playground at the link below.

09/30/2026

CALLING ALL VENDORS! 🍂

We’re looking for local businesses, makers, crafters, bakers, organizations, and other small businesses to join us at Gateway’s Annual Fall Festival! 🧡

Vendor tables are just $15!

Come be part of an afternoon filled with trunk-or-treat, a hayride, adapted games & activities, raffle baskets, and lots of fall fun!

Interested in being a vendor? Send us a message, check our Fall Festival Event Page or email [email protected] to reserve your table!

We’d love to have you join us! 🍁

09/25/2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Gateway!

Yesterday, we had the sweetest (and most delicious!) celebration as three of our staff members shared a taste of their culture with us! 🇲🇽🇵🇷

Our staff enjoyed Mexican chicken taquitos, Puerto Rican rice and pernil (roasted pork shoulder), and a delicious tres leches cake!

A huge thank you to Jessica, Cynthia, and Juan for sharing your traditions, culture, and incredible cooking with our Gateway family. We are so grateful for the opportunity to celebrate and learn from one another! ❤️

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

09/19/2026

🍎🍂 As we prepare for our transition to fall, Ms. Megan and Ms. Hannah have been encouraging our learners to “fall in love with learning” through a whole lot of apple-themed exploration!

From adapted apple picking in the media center to hands-on STEM experiences, our learners have been busy exploring, experimenting, creating, and learning all about apples.

And of course, no apple unit would be complete without a little baking! Our learners have been putting their new knowledge to work and enjoying every step along the way.

We’re loving this sweet start to the season! 🍎🍂💚

09/15/2026

Gateway is cheering on one of our own! ⭐️

We are so proud to celebrate Gateway Education Center’s Suzanne Imperiale, who has been named a Guilford County Schools Teacher of the Year finalist! 🎉

Suzanne’s commitment to advocacy, and creating meaningful opportunities for students with disabilities reflects the heart of what we do here at Gateway every day.

Tomorrow, she’ll represent Gateway Education Center at the Celebration of Excellence, and we couldn’t be more excited to cheer her on! 💙💚

Congratulations, Suzanne! We are so proud of you and everything you do for our students! ⭐️🐊

GO GATEWAY! 💙💚

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed by that day. 🇺🇸
Our students spent time learning about the people who stepped forward to help — the first responders, helpers, and everyday people who showed incredible courage and compassion.
We remember those we lost, honor those who answered the call to help, and recognize the New Yorkers and communities who lived through it and continue to carry that day with them. ❤️
We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

08/30/2026

first week photo dump 💚

New faces. Familiar faces. Big smiles. New routines. A LOT of excitement. ✨✨

Our Gators are officially back, and we couldn’t be happier to see these faces filling our hallways again! 💚

Here’s a little peek at week one at Gateway, and if this week is any indication, we’re in for a GREAT year! 🐊

Week 1: ✔️
School year: LET’S GO!

08/18/2026

Gateway Families, You’re Invited!

We’re excited to welcome our families to Gateway’s Title I Information Session & Open House!

📅 Thursday August 20
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to connect with our school community, learn more about Title I, and get ready for the new school year!

Families, please be sure to check your email, classdojo and/or text messages from your student’s teacher for important information, reminders, and classroom-specific updates about Open House.

We can’t wait to see you and kick off another wonderful year together! 🐊💚

08/09/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Gateway family!

We are excited to welcome nine incredible educators and support professionals to Gateway Education Center for the 2026–2027 school year.

Ms. Courtenay, School Nurse – Brings years of pediatric nursing experience and is passionate about helping students thrive.

Ms. Bridget, School Social Worker – Looks forward to supporting students and families while building meaningful relationships.

Ms. Stephanie, Pre-K Pilot Teacher – Is excited to foster curiosity and create engaging learning experiences for the youngest learners.

Ms. Octavia, EC Pre-K Teacher – Brings a strong background in special education and is passionate about helping every student reach their full potential.

Ms. Nancy, Teacher Assistant –
Looks forward to building positive relationships and supporting students throughout the school year.

Ms. Aria, Teacher Assistant –
Is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and is excited to support Gateway’s exceptional students.

Ms. Latonia, Teacher Assistant – Brings more than 20 years of early childhood experience and a passion for serving children and families.

Ms. Anna, Teacher Assistant – Previously served as a substitute with Guilford County Schools and is excited to begin her first year as a teacher assistant.

Ms. Ma**ca, Teacher Assistant –
We are excited to welcome her to the Gateway family and look forward to the positive impact she’ll have on our students this year.

Welcome to Gateway! We are excited to have each of you as part of our school community. 💚🐊