Neena Bhave

Head of School

“Today’s children are tomorrow’s future.”

Neena Bhave brings over three decades of leadership experience in the field of education to her role as Head of School at Stratford School’s Palo Alto campus.

Neena finds the field of education to be extremely rewarding, as she knows that educators make a difference every day by touching children’s lives. She believes in creating a safe environment where children enjoy learning and build a strong character to reach their full potential.

Neena is very excited for the opportunity to work at a Stratford, because she believes it has created a collaborative environment that supports children’s optimal growth. Stratford’s blend of traditional methods of teaching with current trends creates a unique educational setting where children can carve a path to their own unique future.

J.R. Moskaira

Director of Early Childhood Education

“Unleashing a child’s passion for learning is magical!”

Making a meaningful difference in the lives of children inspires J.R. Moskaira each and every day. As a teacher and seasoned school administrator, J.R. brings more than 15 years of experience as Stratford School’s Director of Early Childhood Education at the Palo Alto campus — her mission is to provide students with valuable lifelong learning experiences.

J.R. is grateful for the opportunity to work with children, families, and her colleagues at Stratford School.

Erica Coye

Assistant Director

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

Erica Coye brings over ten years of elementary education experience to her role as Assistant Director at Stratford School’s Palo Alto campus. Before assuming her current role, Erica taught second grade and served as a resource teacher.

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

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