Welcome to The Gailer School

When Harry Chaucer founded The Gailer School in 1989, he sat in his living room with eight students and discussed the origin of the universe, evolution and human civilization. What a lofty beginning for a fascinating school! As the story goes, when the students and their parents heard that Harry was planning to create a thoughtful and responsive school, they accelerated his timeline by a year and insisted that Gailer open its doors.

Though we no longer sit in a living room to learn, we continue to listen to the students' interests and questions, and we use their energy to create an inspiring and lively school. It is a school that values the life of the mind and the power of imagination. Our mission, simply stated, is to inspire students to love learning and become insightful world citizens.

As you consider Gailer, please know that part of our job is to help you make an informed and wise decision about your child's education. Students and parents are faced with a dizzying array of educational choices. We want you to look as carefully at Gailer as you would at any other school, and we want you to ask hard questions of us. Each piece of our program at Gailer has a purpose, and we hope you will visit for a day and talk with us about why we do things the way we do.

Making a decision about a new school is difficult. We suggest that you engage your child in conversation. Ask your child some of these important questions: Do you want a school that engages and stretches you? Are you looking for a school where your interests and passions are celebrated? Do you want to have a voice and influence over your education? Are you looking for a school where you are valued for your uniqueness? If your child answers yes to any of these questions, then Gailer may be the right match.

You are invited to visit, to ask questions and to wonder aloud with us about what's right for your child. We hope you'll see and hear what we see and hear: thoughtful conversations, a multitude of perspectives, and the glorious messiness of real learning.