Terry Britt

Head of School

“I love Stratford!”

Terry Britt has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of education with being a leader as well as a teacher for elementary through high school students. He is currently the Head of School at Stratford San Francisco Middle School and Crestmoor Canyon campuses.

Terry’s personal philosophy about education is based around bringing students, families, and teachers together with the proper curriculum to get the best possible result of educating a child. He believes that students can learn any concept when taught to them in an engaging manner.

While Terry has taught and been a principal at four other private schools, he feels that Stratford is the perfect fit. He loves working for a school that has high academic expectations while allowing the classroom to be fun and exciting.

Vanessa Campos Montes

Director of Early Childhood Education & Kindergarten

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

Vanessa Campos Montes joined the Stratford family 5 years ago. Before taking on her current role as Director of Stratford’s Crestmoor Canyon campus, she served as a Preschool teacher and Assistant Director. Vanessa brings over 11 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education to her role.

Vanessa is passionate about providing high-quality environments for children that motivate them to learn, grow, and ask questions about the world around them.

Emma Niu

Assistant Director of Preschool to Fifth Grade

“The Function of Education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.”

Emma Niu has been a dedicated member of the Stratford School community for nearly five years. Beginning her journey as a fourth and fifth-grade teacher, she also took on roles as a student council supervisor and tech lead before transitioning to her current position as the ECE and Kindergarten Assistant Director.

With a BA in Child Development and a minor in Music, a teaching credential with English Language Learner authorization, and an MA in Teaching from Sacramento State, Emma brings a rich background of knowledge and experience to her role. As a lifelong learner herself, currently pursuing an EdD at San Francisco State, Emma aims to instill a love of learning in her students, encouraging them to be curious, passionate, and continuous seekers of knowledge. She is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive learning environment, ensuring students are ready to contribute positively to their communities. Her holistic approach to education nurtures, not only academic excellence, but also a deep sense of empathy, responsibility, and resilience in her students.

Paige Shurko

Office Administrator