Mary Kiely

Head of School

Mary has been in the education field for 38 years. She has been a proud member of Stratford School for 20 years. Mary considers the opportunity to work with children a privelage. Being a part of the Stratford family for several years has enabled her to watch students mature from preschool students into responsible and well spoken pillars of the community. Encouraging children to realize their full potential through academic and social-emotional learning is the nurturing approach that is necessary to help them be successful. Empowering children to own mistakes and learn from them fosters resiliency and a growth mindset. Mary believes that the future is in the hands of this next generation who have been taught to think critically and creatively. The ability to engage in the care of your family and larger community will result in success for everyone.

Deepali Deshmukh

Head of School-Future Milpitas Preparatory (High School)

Ms. Deshmukh has been an esteemed educator for over 20 years, holding the roles of teacher, director, and headmaster. For the past six years, she’s led the Stratford School, Milpitas Great Mall Parkway Campus, transforming it into a vibrant hub for preschool through 8th grade. With degrees in Microbiology and Biochemistry and an MBA in Human Resource Management, she champions a diverse STEAM curriculum driven by her love for math, science, literature, history, and the arts.

Ms. Deshmukh excels at building community ties and showcasing the school’s talents alongside local leaders. Her pride shines through students’ achievements in everything from spelling bees to sports and arts. She attributes the school’s stellar reputation to its strong community support and the collaborative spirit of its staff and parents.

Outside school, Ms. Deshmukh enjoys hiking, solving puzzles, and exploring the world with her family. But her true passion lies in guiding students through their transformative years and preparing them for their futures. As she steps into her new role at Stratford Preparatory Milpitas, she’s excited to foster a dynamic and supportive middle and high school environment.

Join Ms. Deshmukh and the team at Stratford Preparatory Milpitas for an exciting journey of growth and discovery!

Neena Bhave

Director of Upper School

With an unwavering dedication to education spanning thirty years, Ms. Neena Bhave has fulfilled roles ranging from teacher to Director, Principal, and Head of School. Ms. Bhave’s intrinsic mission revolves around guiding her Middle School students toward reaching their aspirations. In her capacity as the Milpitas Middle School’s Director, she takes pleasure in establishing warm connections with every student, appreciating their unique humor, and fostering their development through enriching learning journeys.

Cecily Greer

Director of Lower School

With over ten years in the field of education, Cecily Greer taught second, third, and fifth grades before she stepped into a leadership role. Ms. Greer’s passion for instructional leadership along with her rich experience in curriculum design and coaching are evident every time she steps into the classroom. Her students love her straight-faced sense of humor and cannot wait to share their latest learning adventure with their director. While Ms. Greer may find it hard to pick her favorite subject, her students have a hypothesis that Grammar might be her absolute favorite.

Ms. Greer looks forward to helping each of her students grow and flourish at school.

Michelle-Hang Truong

Director of Early Childhood Education & Kindergarten

Ms. Michelle has been working in the field of education for over fifteen years. Before stepping into leadership, she was the much-loved Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Science teacher. She enjoys leading the Early Childhood Education & Kindergarten programs at Stratford, MGMP.

Ms. Michelle believes that students learn best in a safe and fun hands-on learning environment where they can easily engage and collaborate. She has experienced the impressive impact of Stratford’s well-balanced curriculum firsthand. Addressing the academic and social/emotional needs of children encourages students to safely reach farther, learn with authentic excitement, and blossom into their unique selves. Ms. Michelle loves getting to know each of her families and building a caring and inclusive community where all feel welcome.

Gagandeep Sahni

Assistant Director

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” — Henry Ford

With over 19 years in education, Ms. Gagandeep Sahni has served as a second-grade teacher, Campus Mentor, and Leader-in-Training. Holding a Bachelor’s in Education, a Master’s in English Literature, and specializing in Early Childhood Education, her warmth, care, and adept relationship-building have endeared her to students. Ms. Sahni’s belief in nurturing security and care for all children underpins her approach to learning. Setting high standards, she takes pride in recognizing each student’s unique strengths, guiding them along their individual paths. As our Assistant Director, Ms. Sahni strives to maintain a nurturing environment that fosters effective teaching and learning.

Jennifer Le

Director of Admissions

With an impressive career spanning over 22 years in the realms of customer relations and data analysis, Ms. Jennifer Le brings a depth of experience to her role. As a devoted Stratford School parent, currently poised on the brink of her child’s transition to middle school, she embraces the opportunity to leverage her knowledge and firsthand understanding as a Stratford mom. This vantage point fuels her enthusiasm for aiding and advising other parents as they navigate the intricacies of the enrollment process. Ms. Jennifer’s unique blend of professional acumen and personal perspective equips her to be a valuable guide for families seeking to join our vibrant educational community.

Preston Nguyen

Extended Day Supervisor