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For prospective families, we continue to offer personalized virtual tours and virtual open house events. We have made adjustments to accommodate all of the necessary COVID-19 precautions and continue to monitor local health and safety guidelines. Read more Your browser does not support the video tag. Stratford school A classroom of collaborators can change the world. Stratford School offers an unparalleled education where tradition meets 21st century learning. Our unique and nurturing school environment motivates students through high expectations in a collaborative and fun learning environment. PS Preschool/Pre-K Our premier education starts in preschool as students explore, create, and kindle a love of learning. Learn More ES Elementary School Our accelerated STEAM curriculum balances academic rigor with a caring learning environment. Learn More MS Middle School With advanced STEAM instruction, our middle school program prepares students for high school and beyond. Learn More ALL Summer Camp Stratford infuses its STEAM curriculum into an innovative and enriching summer camp experience. Learn More Coming up at Stratford School Open Houses Events PS ES MS Virtual Open House - Various Campuses July 25, 2020 Register PS ES Virtual Open House - Los Gatos July 25, 2020 Register View School MS Virtual Open House - San Jose Middle School July 25, 2020 Register View School No upcoming events. Snapshots from Stratford School News Health and Safety The health and safety of our children and families is always our highest priority. To mitigate the risks of COVID-19 while children are in our care, we have adopted additional health and safety measures based on CDC guidelines, state and local regulations, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Learn More Academics 2020 Return to Campus Guide Discover our two flexible models available to provide an outstanding educational experience for your child. Read More Blog Stronger Together: Stratford School Steps Up to Help During COVID-19 Crisis In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Stratford School leaders from Northern California collected and packaged a truckload of Personal Protective Equipment from area Stratford Schools and donated to first responders at local hospitals in need of support. Read more in our latest blog! Read More Blog Studying Science in Your Own Backyard and Neighborhood by Creating a Nature Science Journal With children stuck indoors more than ever before, getting outside, when it is safe to do so, is more important than ever. Combine outdoor fun and science study into one activity by creating a Nature Science Journal. Read More Blog Tips for Distance Learning Success What is distance learning? The term has been used a lot as of late, and many parents may be curious as to what it means for their child and how to set them up for success. With that in mind, we have compiled a few best practices and helpful tips so you can set your child up for distance learning success at home! Learn more Blog How to Improve Your Child's Creative Writing Skills Whether it comes naturally to your child or not, creative writing is an important skill to develop. Read our latest blog for tips to help improve your child's creative writing skills. Read More Why Families Choose Stratford -- -- Extraordinary Results View Our Results 1st CA Carnegie STEM Pathway Endorsement 22+ Summer Camps Warm & Fun Environment Our Spirit and Values 25 Campuses $180k Student-Led Charitable Donations Balanced & Intentional Curriculum View Our Curriculum Passionate Teachers Meet Our Faculty and Staff -- -- -- Meet Our Faculty Students PS ES Lisa Weiss Grade Level Chair Santa Clara Winchester “Every morning I wake up with a true excitement for the day's lessons.” Lisa Weiss teaches transitional kindergarten at Stratford School’s Santa Clara Winchester campus. She has over 30 years of teaching experience, and currently serves as the curricular lead for Stratford School’s transitional kindergarten program. Continue reading about Lisa PS ES Aleatha Alston Assistant Director Fremont Boulevard “At Stratford, we foster growth for the whole child.” Aleatha Alston has been a part of the Stratford School family for four years, and has 15 years of experience in the field of education. She currently is a teacher and leader in training at Stratford School’s Fremont Boulevard campus. Continue reading about Aleatha MS George McAusland Curricular Lead San Jose Middle School “I try to engage my students through insightful, Socratic questions.” George McAusland has been in elementary education since 2011, and currently teaches at Stratford School's San Jose Middle School campus. Continue reading about George PS ES Michael Rosenberg Teacher Sunnyvale Washington “My personal philosophy has always matched Stratford's of high hopes.” Michael Rosenberg has been a part of the Stratford School family for 11 years. He currently teaches fourth grade, and serves as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) lead at Stratford School’s Washington Park Campus. Continue reading about Michael PS ES Sherrie Paregian Head of School San Francisco 14th Avenue “I look forward to building the Stratford community in San Francisco and sharing the spirit and values of our school.” Sherrie Paregian brings to Stratford School over two decades of experience in education. Sherrie's Stratford experience includes 4 years teaching and 12 years serving as principal at Stratford School's Los Gatos, Palo Alto, and Fremont campuses. In addition to her leadership experience at Stratford, she held a Head of School position at a Bay Area private school. Continue reading about Sherrie MS Vidya Janardhanan Computer Science Teacher Sunnyvale Raynor Middle School “I strive to create a safe environment where my students can explore, learn, and grow.” Vidya Janardhanan teaches computer science to at Stratford School’s Sunnyvale Raynor Middle School campus, and has over a decade of experience in the field of education. Continue reading about Vidya PS ES Dalhi Sanko Spanish Teacher Santa Clara Pomeroy “I hope to instill a love of learning in my students, as I share my own passion for learning with them.” Dalhi Sanko has over 25 years of experience in the field of education, and 12 years of experience teaching Spanish. She currently teaches Spanish to preschool students at Stratford School’s Santa Clara Pomeroy campus. Continue reading about Dalhi PS ES Rachel Altreuter Director of Lower School San Francisco “I aim to provide a safe space for intellectual and emotional growth.” Rachel Altreuter has been part of the Stratford School family for over nine years. Before taking on her current role as the Director of Lower School at Stratford School’s San Francisco campus, Rachel taught first grade for five years, served as a first grade mentor teacher, and as a vice principal. Continue reading about Rachel MS Kristi Chung Math Department Lead San Jose Middle School “I focus on helping students learn skills and reinforce values t...