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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.
Admissions
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Financial Aid and Tuition Affording Gow doesn't look the same for every family. Learn more about how our families afford Gow year after year.
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.
Athletics
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.

Teams & Schedules Learn about what we play, who we play and when we play!
Summer Programs
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.

GSSP Admissions We encourage all families considering GSSP to fill out an application.
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Mr. Jon Chafin

Overview

Introduction(s)

Mr. Chafin is the Dean of Students and the Assistant Director of the Summer Program, as well as the Varsity Basketball coach. Mr. Chafin and his wife live on campus and are parents of twin girls.

Job Title

Dean of Students,Varsity Basketball Head Coach, Track and Field Coach

Faculty Information

Location(s)

Isaac Arnold Library

Department(s)

Faculty

Contact Information

Email

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School Phone

716-687-2055

Room

Library 204

Education

Degree(s)

B.S., University of Phoenix

Other Information

Employed Since

2005

Biography

Mr. Jon Chafin first began at The Gow School as a member of the summer maintenance team. Before returning to Gow as an Instructional Assistant in 2005, he spent three years at Linden Hill School. In addition, over the years, Mr. Chafin has served as counselor, Group Leader, CIT Director, Academics Associate, and Head Counselor for The Gow School Summer Program.

Mr. Chafin and his wife, teacher Lynn Chafin, and their two twin daughters live on campus. Mr. Chafin is a sports enthusiast. He enjoys basketball, volleyball, football, golf, and disc golf. He is a devoted fan of both the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres.

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