“I look forward to continuing to build a strong Stratford community in San Francisco and share 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 17 years serving as a school leader at its Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Fremont, and San Francisco campuses. In addition to her leadership experience, she held a Head of School position at a Bay Area private school, as well, she currently serves as the Head of School at both Stratford’s San Francisco Parkside and 14th Avenue locations.
Sherrie holds a B.A.in Liberal Studies, M.A. in Education Administration, and California Teaching and Administrative Credentials from San Francisco State University. She greatly enjoys collaborating with and supporting teachers to bring out their individual best, as well as the best in each of their students. As Head of School, her goals are to uphold and support Stratford’s purpose, ESLR’s, and to contribute to its success in balanced education.
Sherrie has two children who attend Stratford and is also a professional ballroom dancer. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, going on walks, and riding her bike.
“Encouraging that spark in a child’s eyes when they learn something new brings me joy!”
Laysan Andrews has been with Stratford for over eight years as a Spanish teacher for preschool to first-grade students, Assistant Director, and Director of Early Childhood Education.
Laysan proudly welcomes her new role as a Director of Early Childhood Education at Stratford Parkside.
Our School Leaders
Sherrie Paregian
Head of School
“I look forward to continuing to build a strong Stratford community in San Francisco and share 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 17 years serving as a school leader at its Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Fremont, and San Francisco campuses. In addition to her leadership experience, she held a Head of School position at a Bay Area private school, as well, she currently serves as the Head of School at both Stratford’s San Francisco Parkside and 14th Avenue locations.
Sherrie holds a B.A.in Liberal Studies, M.A. in Education Administration, and California Teaching and Administrative Credentials from San Francisco State University. She greatly enjoys collaborating with and supporting teachers to bring out their individual best, as well as the best in each of their students. As Head of School, her goals are to uphold and support Stratford’s purpose, ESLR’s, and to contribute to its success in balanced education.
Sherrie has two children who attend Stratford and is also a professional ballroom dancer. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, going on walks, and riding her bike.
EmailLaysan Andrews
Early Childhood Education Director
“Encouraging that spark in a child’s eyes when they learn something new brings me joy!”
Laysan Andrews has been with Stratford for over eight years as a Spanish teacher for preschool to first-grade students, Assistant Director, and Director of Early Childhood Education.
Laysan proudly welcomes her new role as a Director of Early Childhood Education at Stratford Parkside.
EmailStefanie Young
Office Administrator
Our Faculty
Catherine Daly
Nicky Chin
Pre- K Teacher
Yenis Cotua De Galindo
Preschool Teacher
Grace Wang
Music Teacher
Aleli Shiera Paminiano
Preschool Teacher
Nancy Perez
Preschool Teacher
Rachel Cao
Preschool & Pre - K Mandarin Teacher
Irene Vartanova
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher