“Celebrating the joyous moments of each of my students inspires me each and every day!”
Najmus Huda began her Stratford career more than 20 years ago as a beloved preschool teacher. After a promotion to Director of Admissions, she continued to open new schools and grow early childhood education programs at a number of Stratford locations. Her journey around the Bay Area as a Stratford School leader has taken her from campuses in Fremont to San Francisco, and for the past five years, she served as Director of Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten at our Stratford campus in Milpitas.
Throughout her career, Najmus strives to provide an educational environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys nurturing partnerships with parents and celebrating the joyous moments of each of her students. With her extensive experience as a teacher, her love for working with children, and her exemplary leadership qualities, Mrs. Huda is thrilled to return to her own backyard and welcome families to the Stratford Dublin campus.
Lauren brings over 18 years of educational experience and advanced degrees in education to Stratford Dublin. She has honed her expertise across various academic domains. She is passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering growth in students’ interests inside and outside the classroom. She has had a diverse and enriching journey at Stratford. She has served in several roles, including the Lunch and Extended Day programs, teaching in Preschool, Pre-kindergarten, and Elementary classrooms, a Campus Mentor and Curricular lead. Lauren has been deeply inspired by the children she works with throughout her career. She finds immense joy and fulfillment in witnessing their daily discoveries, achievements, and priceless “ah-ha” moments.
With an eagerness to embrace new opportunities, Lauren is thrilled to embark on her next chapter in the Dublin community, where she looks forward to continuing her mission to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners. For anyone in need of a magical pick-me-up or a warm welcome, Lauren‘s office is sure to be a haven of joy and inspiration.
Our School Leaders
Najmus Huda
Principal
“Celebrating the joyous moments of each of my students inspires me each and every day!”
Najmus Huda began her Stratford career more than 20 years ago as a beloved preschool teacher. After a promotion to Director of Admissions, she continued to open new schools and grow early childhood education programs at a number of Stratford locations. Her journey around the Bay Area as a Stratford School leader has taken her from campuses in Fremont to San Francisco, and for the past five years, she served as Director of Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten at our Stratford campus in Milpitas.
Throughout her career, Najmus strives to provide an educational environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Beyond the classroom, she enjoys nurturing partnerships with parents and celebrating the joyous moments of each of her students. With her extensive experience as a teacher, her love for working with children, and her exemplary leadership qualities, Mrs. Huda is thrilled to return to her own backyard and welcome families to the Stratford Dublin campus.
EmailLauren Auker
Vice Principal
Lauren brings over 18 years of educational experience and advanced degrees in education to Stratford Dublin. She has honed her expertise across various academic domains. She is passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering growth in students’ interests inside and outside the classroom. She has had a diverse and enriching journey at Stratford. She has served in several roles, including the Lunch and Extended Day programs, teaching in Preschool, Pre-kindergarten, and Elementary classrooms, a Campus Mentor and Curricular lead. Lauren has been deeply inspired by the children she works with throughout her career. She finds immense joy and fulfillment in witnessing their daily discoveries, achievements, and priceless “ah-ha” moments.
With an eagerness to embrace new opportunities, Lauren is thrilled to embark on her next chapter in the Dublin community, where she looks forward to continuing her mission to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners. For anyone in need of a magical pick-me-up or a warm welcome, Lauren‘s office is sure to be a haven of joy and inspiration.
EmailOur Faculty
Aditi Chauhan
Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade
Aneela Syed
Kindergarten Teacher
Bea Hoffmann
Elementary Teacher - 3rd Grade
Carmen (Maria) Tafur
Preschool Spanish Teacher
Chaitra Hadimani
Early Childhood Teacher
Chandrika Narasimhamurthy
Early Childhood Teacher
Chitra Gyanchandani
Early Childhood Teacher
Chitra Rangarajan
Computer Science Teacher
Coach Serge
Physical Education Teacher
Edna Ammons
Elementary Teacher - 4th Grade
Francia Constanti
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Hiram Martinez Herrera
Maintenance
Kakali Ghosh
Lunch/ Extended Day Teacher
Lauren Rigor
Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade
Maria Jefferson
Elementary Teacher - 2nd Grade
Mina Yar
Kindergarten Teacher
Mojdeh Rouhani
Early Childhood Teacher
Nabanita Chatterjee
Early Childhood Teacher
Nisha Mehra
Lunch/ Extended Day Teacher
Nivedita Ladha
Early Childhood Teacher
Pouyan Ghavidel
Music Teacher
Roopa Shirol
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Roshni Mishra
Early Childhood Teacher
Ruchi Sood
Preschool & Elementary Substitute Teacher
Shameem Zaheer
Preschool & Elementary Substitute Teacher
Shweta Khanduri
Director of Admissions
Shweta Sinha
Kindergarten Teacher
Sivagami Kannan
Lunch/ Extended Day Teacher
Soma Barat
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Sujata Chavan
Preschool Substitute Teacher
Sumeet Bhatia
Early Childhood Teacher
Sydney Sapida
Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade
Sydney Wong
Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade
Vaishali Varma
Early Childhood Teacher
Vandana Chadha
Office Administrator
Vandana Chandra
Elementary Teacher - 5th Grade
Yvette Wang
Kindergarten Teacher