“I strive to create enriched experiences that support and encourage each child as they embark on their educational journey.”
Swathi Krishan has been a treasured member of the Stratford family for 18 years, starting as a beloved preschool teacher at Stratford Sunnyvale Washington Park in 2006 and seamlessly moving into the role of well-respected school leader at Stratford Fremont Osgood in 2012. Now, as the Head of School of Santa Clara Winchester campus, Swathi brings a vibrant love for teaching and an active mission to share her skills and seasoned wisdom with her teachers, empowering them to reach their full potential as educators. Additionally, she strives to nurture meaningful relationships with her students, teachers, and staff, working to build strong bonds with the families in her school community. Swathi has been joyfully leading the Santa Clara Winchester campus since 2021.
Swathi lives by T.S. Eliot’s quote, “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” She is excited to expand the impact and reach of Stratford’s hands-on STEAM learning and warm, nurturing classroom environment within the Santa Clara community.
As an Early Educator and facilitator, being a part of an organization that believes in a well-rounded curriculum that fosters children’s curiosity and eagerness to learn fuels my passion for being at Stratford School.”
Dipali has been with Stratford for the last 15 years and has a total teaching experience of 17 years. While at Stratford, she taught preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade. She has taught online and on campus and brings an abundance of experience. She also spearheaded our successful Mindfulness program at Stratford. She is a dedicated professional, and with her many years at Stratford, she has built many relationships and connections.
Our School Leaders
Swathi Krishnan
Head of School
“I strive to create enriched experiences that support and encourage each child as they embark on their educational journey.”
Swathi Krishan has been a treasured member of the Stratford family for 18 years, starting as a beloved preschool teacher at Stratford Sunnyvale Washington Park in 2006 and seamlessly moving into the role of well-respected school leader at Stratford Fremont Osgood in 2012. Now, as the Head of School of Santa Clara Winchester campus, Swathi brings a vibrant love for teaching and an active mission to share her skills and seasoned wisdom with her teachers, empowering them to reach their full potential as educators. Additionally, she strives to nurture meaningful relationships with her students, teachers, and staff, working to build strong bonds with the families in her school community. Swathi has been joyfully leading the Santa Clara Winchester campus since 2021.
Swathi lives by T.S. Eliot’s quote, “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” She is excited to expand the impact and reach of Stratford’s hands-on STEAM learning and warm, nurturing classroom environment within the Santa Clara community.
EmailDipali Bhatt
Assistant Director
As an Early Educator and facilitator, being a part of an organization that believes in a well-rounded curriculum that fosters children’s curiosity and eagerness to learn fuels my passion for being at Stratford School.”
Dipali has been with Stratford for the last 15 years and has a total teaching experience of 17 years. While at Stratford, she taught preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade. She has taught online and on campus and brings an abundance of experience. She also spearheaded our successful Mindfulness program at Stratford. She is a dedicated professional, and with her many years at Stratford, she has built many relationships and connections.
Our Faculty
Gauri Bhargava
PreKindergarten Teacher
Chris Shaibani
PreKindergarten Teacher
EmailVoichita Erdei
Preschool Teacher
Shalini Hamsala
Computer Science and PE Teacher
Edith Hernández
Spanish Teacher
Neelofar Jaffer
Office Administrator
Brenda Julienne
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Jeannie Krenzer
Science Teacher
Virginia Lou
Music Teacher
Mariela Loza
Lunch and Extended Day Teacher
Madhubala Purohit
Preschool Teacher
Sharon Oller
Lunch and Extended Day Teacher
Rupali Pongurlekar
Kindergarten Teacher
Mallory Powers Ryan
First Grade Teacher
Minu Pradhan
Kindergarten Teacher
Shyla Ramakrishnan
Kindergarten Teacher
Malathi Saravanan
Second Grade Teacher
Sonal Soni
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Vidya Prasad
First Grade Teacher
EmailLisa Weiss
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher