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.

Shruthi 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.

Sandeepa Karwa

Interim Director of Early Childhood Education

Elsie Gui

Director of Admissions

With over 15 years of experience in the education field, Elsie has held leadership roles in school admissions, customer service, marketing, and enrollment management. She has worked in environments prioritizing high-quality education, strategic growth, and strong family engagement.

As Director of Admissions, Elsie is dedicated to helping families navigate the admissions process with clarity and confidence. She collaborates with families to ensure they receive the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their children’s educational journey. Elsie is excited to contribute to Stratford’s mission of fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment for all students.

Maripaz Corona Villagomez

Extended Day Supervisor

Maripaz has been working with Stratford for six years. As the Extended Day Supervisor, Maripaz leads her team of Extended Day teachers to use the positive guidance approach so every student can learn the necessary skills to succeed. She values Social Emotional Learning as a key component of students’ outcomes. 

Maripaz believes that self-awareness, decision-making, and willingness to grow are strengths children will develop when making mistakes. Maripaz focuses on these concepts when engaging with each student. She aims to continue guiding students and her team in adopting a growth mindset approach. 

Cuiting Li

Office Administrator

Cuiting has been an office administrator at Stratford School Washington Park for four school years. Before Stratford School, Cuiting was an Executive Assistant/Marketing with a real estate company selling Manufactured Mobile Homes. Before that she worked with children with Autism and provided 1:1 ABA therapy at home and in school settings.

Cuiting has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from San Jose State University. With her diverse experience in different industries, Cuiting is here to help every child and family with their needs.

Shay Lewis

Office Administrator

Shay has been an Office Administrator with Washington Park for three school years. Prior to joining Stratford, she attended the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, where she earned her BAs in Psychology and in Philosophy. She also minored in English and Creative Writing. Prior to working at Stratford, she spent two years working as an office manager. She also spent two years working as a marketing writer, publishing articles in the local newspaper and online. 

Shay believes that cultivating a child’s confidence is the key to their long term success. While working in the front office, she seeks to create a safe, caring environment for students to express their emotions. Her goal is to help each child have the resources so that they can shine as the brightest version of themselves.