“Nothing warms my heart like a child that is excited about learning.”
Judy Burbank has over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Before taking on her role as Head of School at the Altadena Allen campus, she served as a principal at one of Stratford School’s Northern California campuses.
Judy always looks forward to working with passionate faculty who foster curiosity and achievement in each student and who create a caring educational environment.
Whether it’s singing a new song or learning about the solar system, Judy loves being a part of developing curiosity in children.
“I believe that every child deserves an enriching educational experience.”
Lisa Vasquez brings over 24 years of experience in private school education with a special emphasis on early childhood development to her role as a the Director of Early Childhood Education at Stratford’s Altadena Allen campus.
Lisa believes that every child deserves and is entitled to an enriching educational experience that focuses on the whole child. Her goal is to create a stimulating learning environment that fosters confidence and encourages each child to reach his or her full potential.
Great relationships with children and families are paramount to Lisa, as she strives to create an outstanding and personalized educational experience for each student.
Lisa is excited to be part of the Stratford family and looks forward to continuing her own educational journey.
Ms. Ribaya is a founding teacher and a proactive member of the Altadena campus. She started as an elementary floater then a kindergarten teacher, became a 3rd grade teacher, has helped out at extended day, and has briefly taught in middle school for a few months.
With over 18 years of experience in the field of education as a lead teacher, in both early childhood education and elementary education, Ms. Ribaya brings a wealth of experience to our leadership team.
Ms. Ribaya is a passionate, devoted teaching professional that has the ability to bring out the best in each student by instilling in them lasting values and a love for learning. She is a pioneer educator that has the power to reach out to the hearts of every student she teaches and every family she serves.
She is an advocate for lifelong learning and believes that all children have the potential to absorb and maximize their academic abilities when offered a learning environment that is safe, stimulating, and appropriate to their level.
Angela Andikyan is a founding staff member and Office Administrator at Stratford School’s Altadena Allen campus.
Angela knows that each child is unique and must have a stimulating, well-balanced educational environment where they can grow academically, physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
As an office administrator with a Master’s degree in psychology, it is Angela’s desire to create a positive atmosphere where students and staff can meet their full potential. She enjoys making meaningful connections with the campus community.
Angela chose Stratford because of its strong STEAM-based curriculum and supportive team-oriented environment for teachers, students and families.
Our School Leaders
Judy Burbank
Head of School
“Nothing warms my heart like a child that is excited about learning.”
Judy Burbank has over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Before taking on her role as Head of School at the Altadena Allen campus, she served as a principal at one of Stratford School’s Northern California campuses.
Judy always looks forward to working with passionate faculty who foster curiosity and achievement in each student and who create a caring educational environment.
Whether it’s singing a new song or learning about the solar system, Judy loves being a part of developing curiosity in children.
EmailLisa Vasquez
Director of Early Childhood Education
“I believe that every child deserves an enriching educational experience.”
Lisa Vasquez brings over 24 years of experience in private school education with a special emphasis on early childhood development to her role as a the Director of Early Childhood Education at Stratford’s Altadena Allen campus.
Lisa believes that every child deserves and is entitled to an enriching educational experience that focuses on the whole child. Her goal is to create a stimulating learning environment that fosters confidence and encourages each child to reach his or her full potential.
Great relationships with children and families are paramount to Lisa, as she strives to create an outstanding and personalized educational experience for each student.
Lisa is excited to be part of the Stratford family and looks forward to continuing her own educational journey.
EmailPatrizia Ribaya
Assistant Principal
Ms. Ribaya is a founding teacher and a proactive member of the Altadena campus. She started as an elementary floater then a kindergarten teacher, became a 3rd grade teacher, has helped out at extended day, and has briefly taught in middle school for a few months.
With over 18 years of experience in the field of education as a lead teacher, in both early childhood education and elementary education, Ms. Ribaya brings a wealth of experience to our leadership team.
Ms. Ribaya is a passionate, devoted teaching professional that has the ability to bring out the best in each student by instilling in them lasting values and a love for learning. She is a pioneer educator that has the power to reach out to the hearts of every student she teaches and every family she serves.
She is an advocate for lifelong learning and believes that all children have the potential to absorb and maximize their academic abilities when offered a learning environment that is safe, stimulating, and appropriate to their level.
EmailAngela Andikyan
Office Administrator
Angela Andikyan is a founding staff member and Office Administrator at Stratford School’s Altadena Allen campus.
Angela knows that each child is unique and must have a stimulating, well-balanced educational environment where they can grow academically, physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
As an office administrator with a Master’s degree in psychology, it is Angela’s desire to create a positive atmosphere where students and staff can meet their full potential. She enjoys making meaningful connections with the campus community.
Angela chose Stratford because of its strong STEAM-based curriculum and supportive team-oriented environment for teachers, students and families.
EmailOur Faculty
Areli Anselmo
Lunch/Extended Day Teacher
EmailEmilio Anselmo
Lunch/Extended Day Teacher
Sarine Babikian
ECE Music Teacher
Veronica Brenes
Mandarin Pre-K Teacher
Alejandra Castaneda
Early Preschool Teacher
Jenny Chuong
2nd Grade Teacher
Jonathan Claridge
CS and MS Teacher
Jing Deng
Mandarin Floater
Donna McKenna
EL Spanish Teacher
EmailIvanna Escobar
Lunch/Extended Day Teacher
Addison Fleming
3rd Grade Teacher
Jaclyn Foreshaw
Mandarin Preschool Teacher
Katya Hochstrasser
Preschool Teacher
Andrew Knudsen
Middle School Teacher
Stacy LaBrier
5th and 6th Grade Teacher
Sharon Lee
EL Music Teacher
Michael Magallon
EL/MS PE Teacher
Araceli Maya
Early Preschool Teacher
Bryanna Nava
Kindergarten Teacher
Jennifer Nelson
Kindergarten Teacher
Georgina Peneleu
Security Guard
Robert Quach
IT Systems Administrator
Diana Rivera
Pre-K Teacher
Michelle Roman
Preschool Teacher
Elaine Rozario
Pre-K Teacher
Stephanie Santos
4th Grade Teacher
Melody Seleuco
PK Teacher
Tyler Slack
Lunch/Extended Day Teacher
Shally Song
Mandarin Floater
Edward Trager
Second Grade Teacher
Madeline Valle
ECE Specialty Teacher
EmailOlivia Villegas
EPS Teacher
Viraji Weerasena
MS Teacher
Celeste Yanez
1st Grade Teacher