Efren believes that educators have a moral obligation to build a safe and conducive learning environment in the classroom and on the campus. According to Efren, when students learn at their maximum potential, curiosity and exploration will excel. Students need to feel that they are in a safe place to obtain this new knowledge.
As a leader, Efren strives to lead by example. He would never ask his staff to do something he would not be willing to do. He believes in coaching his staff to reach their full potential.
“Children are powerful learners when given the opportunity.”
Sharmistha Ghosh is the Vice Principal at Stratford School’s San Jose Middle School campus. Before assuming her current role, Sharmishtha taught history and served as the head of the history department at the Sunnyvale Raynor Middle School.
To be an excellent educator, Sharmistha believes that teachers need to actively put themselves in the learner’s seat. Children are powerful teachers when given the opportunity.
Sharmistha knows that learning involves creativity, taking risks, and above all, the ability to think critically.
Stratford School provides Sharmistha with an environment of respect that helps to foster her passion and personal philosophy on education.
Our School Leaders
Efren Caliva
Principal
Efren believes that educators have a moral obligation to build a safe and conducive learning environment in the classroom and on the campus. According to Efren, when students learn at their maximum potential, curiosity and exploration will excel. Students need to feel that they are in a safe place to obtain this new knowledge.
As a leader, Efren strives to lead by example. He would never ask his staff to do something he would not be willing to do. He believes in coaching his staff to reach their full potential.
EmailSharmistha Ghosh
Vice Principal
“Children are powerful learners when given the opportunity.”
Sharmistha Ghosh is the Vice Principal at Stratford School’s San Jose Middle School campus. Before assuming her current role, Sharmishtha taught history and served as the head of the history department at the Sunnyvale Raynor Middle School.
To be an excellent educator, Sharmistha believes that teachers need to actively put themselves in the learner’s seat. Children are powerful teachers when given the opportunity.
Sharmistha knows that learning involves creativity, taking risks, and above all, the ability to think critically.
Stratford School provides Sharmistha with an environment of respect that helps to foster her passion and personal philosophy on education.
EmailOur Faculty
Todd Atkins
Math Teacher
Claire Bohbot
5th Grade Teacher
Ana Juliete Brito de Moraes Alsberg
Science Teacher
Raquel Bryant
Language Arts Teacher
Ailyn Cabrera
PE Teacher
Joan Campbell
Language Arts Teacher
Tiffany Chep
Extended Day Teacher
Kristi Chung
Math Department Lead
David Clarke
PE Teacher
Della Dastaur
Computer Science Teacher
Mira Datta-Nawbatt
Language Arts and Speech & Debate Teacher
Jane De Rosa
History Teacher
Diana DeRego
Music Teacher
Melinda Downey
5th Grade Teacher
Alison Gee
Science Teacher
Chesira Giribaldi Nores
Spanish Teacher
Benjamin Guansing
Computer Science and Engineering Teacher
Loren Gustafson
Math and History Teacher
Mary-Ann Henry
Language Arts Teacher
Samantha Hildebrandt
Music Teacher
Lindsay Holt
Language Arts Teacher
Samantha Little
Language Arts Teacher
Neha Makhijani
Teacher
Jeanne Martin
5th Grade Teacher
Christina Nierras
History Teacher
Mariana Sanchez
Spanish Teacher
Ambily Santha
Middle School Teacher
Kendra Symonds
Orchestra Teacher
Jeffrey Takemoto
Math and Science Teacher
Scott Twerdahl
Language Arts Teacher
Geralyn Vasquez
Specialty and Visual Arts Teacher