“I believe in Stratford’s emphasis on not only academics, but the importance of character development and community spirit.”
P.L. de Avila has been a Director on this campus since 1994 and the Head of School for Stratford School Mission Viejo since 2017. She feels that partnering with parents and our community is key to helping all of the children reach their full potential inside and outside the classroom. “Summa spes, summa res, which means highest hopes, highest things, is the Stratford motto. This not only applies to developing ourselves, but also to our contribution to our community.”
In the education field for over twenty years, Ms. Asay is excited to work in partnership with our amazing parents, students, and staff. Her passion for education and developing lifelong learners is something that she works hard to pass along to her staff and the students.
As the Director of Lower School, Sarah believes that character development goes hand-in-hand with the development of children’s minds. Sarah enjoys watching the Preschool through Third grade students grow and develop both academically, socially and emotionally every day. She looks forward to making the new school year a successful experience for all. Her office door is always open.
Schehera has been in music education for over twenty years. She began her teaching career as a middle school and high school choral director in Douglas County School District in Highlands Ranch, Colorado before moving to California. She received her undergraduate degree from Colorado College and holds a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University. Schehera has a passion for working with children, teachers, and the school community, and is thrilled about this opportunity.
Our School Leaders
P.L. de Avila
Head of School
“I believe in Stratford’s emphasis on not only academics, but the importance of character development and community spirit.”
P.L. de Avila has been a Director on this campus since 1994 and the Head of School for Stratford School Mission Viejo since 2017. She feels that partnering with parents and our community is key to helping all of the children reach their full potential inside and outside the classroom. “Summa spes, summa res, which means highest hopes, highest things, is the Stratford motto. This not only applies to developing ourselves, but also to our contribution to our community.”
EmailSarah Asay
Director of Lower School
In the education field for over twenty years, Ms. Asay is excited to work in partnership with our amazing parents, students, and staff. Her passion for education and developing lifelong learners is something that she works hard to pass along to her staff and the students.
As the Director of Lower School, Sarah believes that character development goes hand-in-hand with the development of children’s minds. Sarah enjoys watching the Preschool through Third grade students grow and develop both academically, socially and emotionally every day. She looks forward to making the new school year a successful experience for all. Her office door is always open.
EmailSchehera McKasson
Director of Upper School
Schehera has been in music education for over twenty years. She began her teaching career as a middle school and high school choral director in Douglas County School District in Highlands Ranch, Colorado before moving to California. She received her undergraduate degree from Colorado College and holds a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University. Schehera has a passion for working with children, teachers, and the school community, and is thrilled about this opportunity.
Our Faculty
Kathy Angioli
Director of Admissions
Stephanie Assisi
Music Teacher
Pooja Basrur
Kindergarten Teacher
Alex Bekken
Middle School - Language Arts, Advisory
Maria Brueggeman
Spanish, PS - 2nd
Sanida Dokovic
1st Grade Teacher
Natalie Ferreira
Preschool Teacher
April Frost
1st Grade Teacher
Taylor Fulton
Pre-K Teacher
Mary-Ann Henry
Middle School - Language Arts
Christie Hobson
5th Grade Teacher
Megan Jin
Middle School - History, Engineering, Art
Parker Kalmen
P.E. Teacher
Gina Kim
2nd Grade Teacher
Jeff Kizer
Middle School - Math
Lesley Mills
3rd Grade Teacher
Taylor Montgomery
Office Administrator
Izabela Mrowka
Preschool Teacher
Afsi Nouri-Doust
Pre-K Teacher
Matt Ormond
Computer Science Teacher
Jordan Owen
2nd Grade Teacher
Patricia Pitchford-Anderson
Kindergarten Teacher
Riya Sandjaja
Office Administrator
Pedro Traveceras
4th Grade Teacher
Susana Tuccio
Spanish - Grades 3-8
Jason Unger
Middle School - Science
Shari Vanzant
PS/PK Ext. Day Teacher