Ramyaa Venkatesh serves as Head of School for both Stratford Washington Park and De Anza Park campuses. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, 15 of those with Stratford School, Ramyaa is dedicated to providing an enriched educational experience for her students and families.
Shruthi began her journey in education at the Sunnyvale De Anza campus, where she taught Preschool, Kindergarten, and Third Grade and also served as a member of the Preschool Curriculum Design Team for our Online Academy, as a Resource Teacher for Preschool, and as an Elementary Campus Mentor. Shruthi also has ten years of prior Banking and Finance experience and holds a Master’s Degree in Commerce with a specialization in International Business Operations. Shruthi is deeply committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that fosters a love for learning, empowers students to reach their full potential, and prepares them to contribute positively to society. She also believes in establishing strong relationships with parents, teachers, and staff. Her ultimate goal is to ensure that each student feels valued, supported, and inspired to flourish.
“Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings.” ~ Vince Gowman
Debbie Hogue has over 30 years of experience in education. She is currently the Director of Early Childhood Education at Stratford’s Washington Park campus. Debbie’s career began as a teacher’s aide, progressing through roles as a lead teacher, Assistant Director, Assistant Principal, and Area Director. Her educational background includes child development and business management. Passionate about education, Debbie is dedicated to its impact on every child. She feels honored and blessed to be a part of the Stratford family, serving in a role close to her heart.
Our School Leaders
Ramyaa Venkatesh
Head of School
Ramyaa Venkatesh serves as Head of School for both Stratford Washington Park and De Anza Park campuses. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, 15 of those with Stratford School, Ramyaa is dedicated to providing an enriched educational experience for her students and families.
EmailShruthi Sunder
Director of Lower School Education
Shruthi began her journey in education at the Sunnyvale De Anza campus, where she taught Preschool, Kindergarten, and Third Grade and also served as a member of the Preschool Curriculum Design Team for our Online Academy, as a Resource Teacher for Preschool, and as an Elementary Campus Mentor. Shruthi also has ten years of prior Banking and Finance experience and holds a Master’s Degree in Commerce with a specialization in International Business Operations. Shruthi is deeply committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that fosters a love for learning, empowers students to reach their full potential, and prepares them to contribute positively to society. She also believes in establishing strong relationships with parents, teachers, and staff. Her ultimate goal is to ensure that each student feels valued, supported, and inspired to flourish.
EmailDebbie Hogue
Director of Early Childhood Education
Maripaz Corona Villagomez
Extended Day Supervisor
Cuiting Li
Office Administrator
Shay Lewis
Office Administrator
Our Faculty
Aparna Anand
2nd Grade Teacher
Gilbert Aranda
Security
Tara Benna
5th Grade Teacher
Aisha Burney
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Vanya Chandra
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Prabhjot Chaudry
Kindergarten Teacher
Elaine Chua
4th Grade Teacher
Alex Chui
Music Teacher
Leslie Chui
1st Grade Teacher
Manuela Cortez
PE Teacher
Chantal De La Rosa Luna
Preschool Teacher
Athiya Gafoor
Librarian
Nathalie Hernandez
Extended Day Teacher
Vaishnavi Jayakumar
Preschool Teacher
Neeti Khatana
Preschool Teacher
Asha Kiran
Science Teacher
Ksenia Koroleva
Music Teacher
Jane Li
1st Grade Teacher
Cindy Murdick
2nd Grade Teacher
Anila Palla
4th Grade Teacher
Sonia Prasad
Computer Science Teacher
Bianca Rizo
Lunch / Extended Day
Sumeeti Singh
3rd Grade Teacher
Ashley Smith
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Sreela Suresh
Kindergarten Teacher
Surekha Vagicharla
PS/PK Floater
Alexis Varr
2nd Grade Teacher
Marta Yen
Spanish Teacher