Sheila Pereira

Head of School

“Learning is a timeless gift and should be fostered at all levels.”

Sheila Pereira has been a part of the Stratford School family for 21 years and has over 28 years of experience in the field of education. Before taking on her current role as the Head of School of Stratford School’s Palo Alto campus, Sheila was the Director of Lower School at Stratford School’s Santa Clara Pomeroy campus. Sheila also taught multiple grade levels, was a teacher mentor, and served as a vice principal. She has extensive knowledge of curriculum and instructional leadership.

According to Sheila, opportunities to create teachable moments are everywhere. The environment at Stratford School encourages children to think and make decisions for themselves and to learn to fail gracefully.

As an educator, Sheila believes that she has an obligation to nurture the gift of learning, and she feels that Stratford School has provided her with the tools and canvas to inspire and guide students to discover their passion. Through the warm family culture, strong academics, and emphasis on character building, Sheila has seen Stratford students grow and develop into well-rounded young adults.

Erica Coye

Director of Lower School; First-Fifth Grades

“The strength of our classrooms is in the collaboration of learners, not the knowledge of one expert.”

Erica Coye has been a part of the Stratford School family since 2013. She brings over fifteen years of elementary education experience to her role as Director of Lower School at Stratford School’s Palo Alto campus. Before assuming her current role, Erica was an Assistant Director, taught second grade, and served as a campus mentor teacher.

Erica believes teaching is a lifelong process. She learns new strategies and teaching philosophies every day, and enjoys the collaborative environment at Stratford School.

Erica values learning from the community, colleagues, Stratford parents, and especially, her students.

Kate Roisman

Director of Early Childhood Education and Kindergarten

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”

Kate has been with Stratford Schools since 2018. She previously taught Kindergarten and 2nd grade before transitioning into Campus Leadership. What Kate loves about Stratford most is how our faculty, staff, and students work together to create a positive and caring school community. Kate believes that our school community should be a safe, caring community where children are free to express themselves and grow. She strives to serve our students by continually looking for real-life challenges we are facing in our larger community and engaging students by contributing their ideas to solutions to empower our students to become leaders.

Aries Wang

Director of Admissions

Ms. Wang holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature from Shanghai Fudan University and a Master of Science in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the University of Rochester. With a strong foundation in both language education and cross-cultural communication, Ms. Wang brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of student needs to her role as Director of Admissions.

Prior to joining the admissions team, Ms. Wang was a founding faculty member at BASIS Silicon Valley Lower Campus, where she helped launch and lead the Mandarin program for students in Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 4. Her background as an educator has shaped her student-centered approach to admissions, where she is committed to helping families find the best fit for their child’s academic journey.

Ms. Wang is passionate about creating welcoming, inclusive experiences for both prospective and current families. She draws on her experience working with diverse student populations—including international students transitioning to U.S. schools—to guide families through the enrollment process with care, transparency, and cultural sensitivity.

Outside of her professional role, Ms. Wang enjoys singing, vocal performance, and practicing the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. She brings the same thoughtfulness and intentionality to her work in admissions, always striving to make each family’s first impression of the school warm, informative, and inspiring.

Subha Mohan

School Counseleor

“You are the architect of your story; I am here to help you design the blueprint, one conversation at a time.”

With over 15 years of experience in education, including 10 years dedicated to school counseling, Subha Mohan brings a deep commitment to supporting students through every step of their academic and personal development. Her counseling philosophy centers on creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where students feel seen, heard, and valued.

Subha specializes in guiding students through the pivotal early childhood and adolescent years, helping them navigate academic challenges, social dynamics, and emotional growth. She believes each student’s path to success is unique and works collaboratively with students to build confidence, resilience, and motivation. Her goal is to ensure every child feels a strong sense of belonging and has the tools to thrive in all areas of life.