Faculty and Staff

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.

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.

Vanessa 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.

Alejandra Winningham

Office Administrator

Jess Neri

Office Administrator

Officer John

Security Gaurd

Ronald Carballo

Maintenance Technician