“Education is about leading people into the light, giving them the opportunitity to change their lives for the better.”
Sanny Figueroa has over 30 years of experience in the field of education, with experience teaching elementary through high school students. Currently, Sanny is the Head of School at Stratford School’s Pleasanton campus.
As an educator, Sanny gives everything to help students change their lives for the better. He believes that Stratford is a very special place where this happens every day.
“As teachers, we should not just be providing answers to questions.”
Amina Saiyed has 13 years of experience in the field of education, and currently serves as the Director of Early Education at Stratford School’s Pleasanton campus.
As a teacher, Amina strives to encourage young minds to challenge boundaries and ask questions. She firmly believes that teaching should be about how to find answers to their questions. In this way, educators can help stretch the boundaries of children’s imaginations to ensure that they are ready for the challenges of the 21st century.
Amina’s passion has always been working with young children, and at Stratford, she gets the opportunity to do just that!
“I believe that the most significant learning occurs when children have fun.”
Olabisi Adesuyi-Fasuyi has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of education; she serves as the Director of Lower School at Stratford’s Pleasanton campus.
Olabisi believes that children learn best when their learning environment is fun and engaging.
At Stratford, Olabisi enjoys being part of a community that teaches children to be creative problem solvers.
Our School Leaders
Sanny Figueroa
Head of School
“Education is about leading people into the light, giving them the opportunitity to change their lives for the better.”
Sanny Figueroa has over 30 years of experience in the field of education, with experience teaching elementary through high school students. Currently, Sanny is the Head of School at Stratford School’s Pleasanton campus.
As an educator, Sanny gives everything to help students change their lives for the better. He believes that Stratford is a very special place where this happens every day.
EmailAmina Saiyed
Director of Early Childhood Education
“As teachers, we should not just be providing answers to questions.”
Amina Saiyed has 13 years of experience in the field of education, and currently serves as the Director of Early Education at Stratford School’s Pleasanton campus.
As a teacher, Amina strives to encourage young minds to challenge boundaries and ask questions. She firmly believes that teaching should be about how to find answers to their questions. In this way, educators can help stretch the boundaries of children’s imaginations to ensure that they are ready for the challenges of the 21st century.
Amina’s passion has always been working with young children, and at Stratford, she gets the opportunity to do just that!
EmailOlabisi Adesuyi-Fasuyi
Director of Lower School
“I believe that the most significant learning occurs when children have fun.”
Olabisi Adesuyi-Fasuyi has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of education; she serves as the Director of Lower School at Stratford’s Pleasanton campus.
Olabisi believes that children learn best when their learning environment is fun and engaging.
At Stratford, Olabisi enjoys being part of a community that teaches children to be creative problem solvers.
EmailOur Faculty
Jacqueline Aliaga
Science Teacher
Edna Ammons
4th Grade Teacher
Farheen Bandukwala
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Debbie Bayani
2nd Grade Teacher
Sumeet Bhatia
Preschool Teacher
Sailee Bondre
1st Grade Teacher
Dulce Britt
3rd Grade Teacher
Linh Cavanas
1st Grade Teacher
Rosa Cerutti
Spanish Teacher
Poulomi Chakraborty
Kindergarten Teacher
Sarah Elizabeth Deiwert
5th Grade Teacher
Prajakta Deore
Preschool Teacher
Heather Dugan
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Guada Fermil
Preschool Teacher
Maria Fermil
Preschool Teacher
Mark Formalejo Jr.
PE Teacher
Angelica Gonzalez
Spanish Teacher
Susan Hahn
Music Teacher
Namwar Hasnat
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Noushin Jiwani
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Viiayalaxmi Kadapatti
Preschool Teacher
Priti Khullar
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Vidya Krishnakumar
Computer Science Teacher
Nivedita Ladha
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Jessica Lee
3rd Grade Teacher
Julie Lien
1st Grade Teacher
Chun-Cheng Lin
Music Teacher
Vanitha Mahesh
3rd Grade Teacher
Sandhya Morbad
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Farahnaz Mostaghim
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Swathi Narendra
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Sirisha Panchagnula
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Renuka Patil
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Vasanthi Perumal
4th Grade Teacher
Rajarajeswa Pingali
7th Grade Teacher
Kamilah Powell
Kindergarten Teacher
Radha Raman
Preschool Teacher
Jennifer Schatzinger
Kindergarten Teacher
Sheila Scott
Preschool Teacher
EmailCarmen Sebandal
Kindergarten Teacher
Sneh Sharma
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Aditi Sheth
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Aashima Sodhi
5th Grade Teacher
Ruchika Sood
1st Grade Teacher
Srividya Srikanth
Kindergarten Teacher
Pallavi Srivastava
2nd Grade Teacher
EmailSandhya Swaminathan
Kindergarten Teacher
Lien Tran
4th Grade Teacher
Lauren Tyndall
2nd Grade Teacher
Madhuri Vadrevu
Kindergarten Teacher
Grisell Velazquez
Music Teacher
Katrina Veridiano
Kindergarten Teacher
Jennifer William
Extended Day Teacher