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A coed college-prep boarding and day school for students, grades 6-12, with dyslexia and similar language-based learning disabilities.

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Headmaster's Welcome What exactly are we about here at Gow? We are a school about language. We are about college preparation. We are about success.

Fast Facts Founded in 1926 as a school for dyslexics, not much has changed. Learn more about our campus and our students.
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Academics
Our Faculty Gow teachers are exceptional and veterans teaching students with learning differences.

Introduction Gow provides a rich school experience that is precisely what dyslexic students need to learn.
Student Life
Gow United The Gow community has a sense of belonging, of equality, and of connection born of common trials and shared triumph.
School Uniform The Gow School's self-presentation standards aspire to promote self- confidence, dignity, self-care, a positive attitude, and pride in self, as well as unify our students, faculty and staff.
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Welcome Sports provide an opportunity for student-athletes to set and achieve goals and the means to develop a lifelong interest in good health and physical activity.

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Summer at Gow Our five-week program is designed for students ages 8-16 who possess the potential to excel but have struggled in school.

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Mr. Michael Dibble

Overview

Introduction(s)

Mr. Dibble is the Chair of the English Department and the JV Basketball coach. He lives on campus with his wife, two children, and their Siberian husky.

Job Title

Chair of the English Department, JV Basketball Head Coach

Faculty Information

Location(s)

Orton Hall, Warner House

Department(s)

Department Chair, Dorm Parent, English, Faculty

Contact Information

Email

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School Phone

716-687-2026

Room

Orton 201

Education

Degree(s)

B.A. English, SUNY at Buffalo 2006
M.A.Ed. Curriculum Design and Instruction, Saint Xavier University 2011

Other Information

Employed Since

2008

Biography

Mr. Michael Dibble was born and raised in north Buffalo, New York, and he graduated from Riverside High School in 1983. For many years, Mr. Dibble worked in construction and carpentry. He decided on a teaching career after coaching his niece and nephew in baseball. Mr. Dibble graduated cum laude from SUNY at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and he earned his Master of Arts in Education from Saint Xavier University in 2011.

Mr. Dibble lives in Warner House with his wife Mary, their two children, and their Siberian husky, Ming. During his time at Gow, Mr. Dibble has taught English 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and Advanced Writing; and he coaches the Junior Varsity Basketball team. Mr. Dibble enjoys music and reading. He also is an avid hockey fan. When he is off duty, look for Mr. Dibble walking his dog around campus.

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