“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
Emma Niu is in her sixth year at Stratford School and currently serves as the Principal for Grades 1 through 5 at the Crestmoor Canyon campus. She began her teaching career in 2016 in the public schools of Sacramento and Elk Grove, later joining Stratford as a fourth and fifth grade teacher and taking on leadership roles in student council and instructional technology.
With nine years of experience in education, Emma holds a BA in Child Development with a minor in Music, a teaching credential with English Language Learner authorization, and an MA in Teaching from Sacramento State. She recently passed her dissertation defense and is finalizing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University. Emma is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging environments where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
“Creating a positive and inclusive campus culture that supports continual academic growth and the well-being of our students is my top priority.”
Julia MacGregor joined the Stratford community in June 2023. Before coming to Stratford, she was the principal of a private school in the Richmond district of San Francisco, and has nine years of classroom experience teaching in the 4th and 5th grade classroom.
Prior to entering K-12 private education, Julia taught English as a Second Language and Spanish at the university level. She received her BA in Spanish from The Ohio State University and an MA in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University.
Julia aims to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and students to build a respectful community of engaged learners and foster academic excellence.
Principal of Early Childhood Education & Kindergarten
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Vanessa Campos Montes joined the Stratford family 6 years ago. Before taking on her current role as Director of Stratford’s Crestmoor Canyon campus, she served as a Preschool teacher and Assistant Director. Vanessa brings over 12 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education to her role.
Vanessa is passionate about providing high-quality environments for children that motivate them to learn, grow, and ask questions about the world around them.
Our School Leaders
Emma Niu
Principal of 1st Grade to 5th Grade
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
Emma Niu is in her sixth year at Stratford School and currently serves as the Principal for Grades 1 through 5 at the Crestmoor Canyon campus. She began her teaching career in 2016 in the public schools of Sacramento and Elk Grove, later joining Stratford as a fourth and fifth grade teacher and taking on leadership roles in student council and instructional technology.
With nine years of experience in education, Emma holds a BA in Child Development with a minor in Music, a teaching credential with English Language Learner authorization, and an MA in Teaching from Sacramento State. She recently passed her dissertation defense and is finalizing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University. Emma is passionate about creating inclusive, engaging environments where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
EmailJess Neri
Office Administrator
Alejandra Winningham
Office Administrator
Julia MacGregor
Head of School
“Creating a positive and inclusive campus culture that supports continual academic growth and the well-being of our students is my top priority.”
Julia MacGregor joined the Stratford community in June 2023. Before coming to Stratford, she was the principal of a private school in the Richmond district of San Francisco, and has nine years of classroom experience teaching in the 4th and 5th grade classroom.
Prior to entering K-12 private education, Julia taught English as a Second Language and Spanish at the university level. She received her BA in Spanish from The Ohio State University and an MA in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University.
Julia aims to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and students to build a respectful community of engaged learners and foster academic excellence.
EmailVanessa Campos Montes
Principal of Early Childhood Education & Kindergarten
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Vanessa Campos Montes joined the Stratford family 6 years ago. Before taking on her current role as Director of Stratford’s Crestmoor Canyon campus, she served as a Preschool teacher and Assistant Director. Vanessa brings over 12 years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education to her role.
Vanessa is passionate about providing high-quality environments for children that motivate them to learn, grow, and ask questions about the world around them.
EmailOur Faculty
Alexa Camille Julaton
Kindergarten Teacher
Alisa Dietz
2nd Grade Teacher
Alyssa Hom
Lunch & Extended Day Teacher
Ashley Martinez
Lunch & Extended Day Teacher
Cathy Chau
Kindergarten Teacher
Harpreet Kaur
5th Grade Teacher
Honglin Zheng
Mandarin Teacher
Humara Mahmood
Lunch Teacher
India Chakraverty
4th Grade Teacher
Jaymie Quiroz
ECE Spanish, Lunch & Extended Day Teacher, Librarian
Joud Keshek
3rd Grade Teacher
Kathryn McCullough
1st Grade Teacher
Kelly Nicole Lopez
5th Grade Teacher
Laura Ortiz de Zárate Ocampo
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Ledia AbuGhazaleh
Preschool Teacher
Lilly Zhu
Kindergarten Teacher
Linda Friedlin
ECE Teacher
Maritess Samson
Lunch & Extended Day Teacher
Monica Hom
1st Grade Teacher
Nathaniel Clough
Lunch & Extended Day Teacher
Pamela Heredia
Preschool Teacher
Frida Pukhachevskaya
Music Teacher
Qinwei Li
Mandarin Extended Day Teacher
Regan Wong
Physical Education Teacher
Richelle Datlag
Kindergarten Teacher
Allison Rockey
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Shivandra Naidu
Elementary Floater Teacher
Srividhya Srikanth
4th Grade Teacher
Suzana Frias
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Sydney Wong
3rd Grade Teacher
Thao Nguyen
ECE Science, EL Lunch & Extended Day Teacher
Theresa Jacobson
2nd Grade Teacher
Tong Liu
Mandarin Extended Day Teacher
Travis Garcia
Elementary Teacher
Trevon Boykin
Computer Science Teacher
Wendy Alas Aleman
Lunch & Extended Day Teacher
Yessenia Carranza
Lunch & Extended Day Teacher
Ysabel Imperio
Lunch Teacher