Our Faculty

Our School Leaders

Sherrie Paregian

Head of School

“I look forward to building the Stratford community in San Francisco and sharing the spirit and values of our school.”

Sherrie Paregian brings to Stratford School over two decades of experience in education. Sherrie’s Stratford experience includes 4 years teaching and 17 years serving as a Principal or Head of School at the Stratford Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Fremont, San Francisco campuses. In addition to her leadership experience at Stratford, she held a Head of School position at a Bay Area private school. Sherrie currently serves as Head of School for both San Francisco 14th Avenue and Parkside campuses.

Sherrie holds a B.A.in Liberal Studies, M.A. in Education Administration, and California Teaching and Administrative Credentials from San Francisco State University. She greatly enjoys collaborating with and supporting teachers to bring out their individual best, as well as the best in each of their students.  As Head of School, her goals are to uphold and support Stratford’s purpose, ESLR’s, and to contribute to its success in balanced education.

Sherrie has two children who attend Stratford and is also a professional ballroom dancer. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, going on walks, and riding her bike.

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Laysan Andrews

Early Childhood Education Director

“Encouraging that spark in a child’s eyes when they learn something new brings me joy!”

Laysan Andrews has been with Stratford for over 6 years, as a Spanish teacher for preschool to first grade students & the Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education at SF Parkside. Laysan proudly welcomes her new role as an Director of Early Childhood Education at Stratford SF 14.

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Jessica Amidjojo

Office Administrator

Kristen Saham

School Counselor

“I firmly believe that every child has the potential to thrive, and it is our collective responsibility to provide the support and guidance necessary for them to reach their fullest potential.”

Kristen Saham has been with Stratford for over 17 years. Throughout those years, she has worked in various parts of Stratford such as an Extended day teacher, teacher for PK-2G, Vice Principal, Director, and Principal. Before stepping into her new role as the San Francisco regional School Counselor, Kristen had worked at 6 different Stratford sites in the south bay, including opening two in Milpitas. 

Kristen is an enthusiastic champion of holistic education, firmly believing that it goes beyond just knowledge transfer, but also means encompassing the nurturing of students’ emotional, relational, and personal development. With unwavering dedication, she’s committed to both the well-being and academic achievements of our students.

Kristen is a strong advocate for their mental health, recognizing that emotional stability is essential for effective learning and growth. Her collaborative approach with all stakeholders is poised to leave a lasting, positive impact on the lives of Stratford students, filling their educational journey with joy and purpose.

 

 

Our Faculty

Andrea Aguirre

Preschool & Pre-K Specialty Teacher

Cole Neal

Extended Day and Lunch, Computer Science Teacher

Erin Keairns

1st Grade Teacher

Faith Yuen

Librarian

Xiang Guo

2nd Grade Mandarin Teacher

Jackie He (Ying Ying)

Preschool & Pre - K Mandarin Teacher

Jacqueline Ng

Kindergarten Teacher

Jane Calame

Pre- K Teacher

Lulu Ashenfelder

Librarian, Extended Day & Lunch

Marco Anaya

Extended Day & Lunch

Maria Rodriguez

Preschool Teacher, Leader in Training

Meghan Welch

3rd Grade Teacher

Mel Gutierrez

Kindergarten Teacher

Mimi He (Wanhua)

Kindergarten Mandarin Teacher

Zachary Moshier

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Olivia Porat

4th Grade Teacher

Rachel Fenton

2nd Grade Teacher

Rommel Paz

Maintenance Technician

Roziht Edwards

Music Teacher

Salvador Cuevas

Extended Day & Lunch

Sasha Yevelev

PE Teacher

Tandrika Mayweather

Preschool & Pre - K Teacher

Tracy Tao (Xinyan)

1st Grade Mandarin Teacher