“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.
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”
Shirley believes that a quality education goes beyond just memorizing information. Her goal is to nurture curious, creative, and critical thinkers who will make a positive impact on the world.
As Assistant Director, Shirley brings extensive experience in education and a passion for technology and innovation. After earning her Computer and Electrical Engineering degree, she served as Director of Admissions at Stratford San Jose, Los Gatos, and Almaden Campus. She gained valuable insight into building an inclusive, supportive community where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Academic excellence and ethics are central pillars of our school.
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.
EmailShirley Tung
Assistant Director
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”
Shirley believes that a quality education goes beyond just memorizing information. Her goal is to nurture curious, creative, and critical thinkers who will make a positive impact on the world.
As Assistant Director, Shirley brings extensive experience in education and a passion for technology and innovation. After earning her Computer and Electrical Engineering degree, she served as Director of Admissions at Stratford San Jose, Los Gatos, and Almaden Campus. She gained valuable insight into building an inclusive, supportive community where students from all backgrounds can thrive. Academic excellence and ethics are central pillars of our school.
Our Faculty
Gauri Bhargava
Preschool Teacher
Voichita Erdei
Preschool Teacher
Shalini Hamsala
Computer Science Teacher
Rene Hartwig
PE Teacher
Edith Hernández
Spanish Teacher
Brenda Julienne
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Jeannie Krenzer
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Virginia Lou
Music Teacher
Milicent Low
Kindergarten Teacher
Mariela Loza
Lunch and Extended Day Teacher
Madhubala Purohit
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Nancy Morales
Lunch and Extended Day Teacher
Sharon Oller
Lunch and Extended Day Teacher
Rupali Pongurlekar
Kindergarten Teacher
Mallory Powers Ryan
First Grade Teacher
Minu Pradhan
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Shyla Ramakrishnan
Kindergarten Teacher
Suranjana Saha
Elementary Teacher
Malathi Saravanan
Second Grade Teacher
Sonal Soni
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Lisa Weiss
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher