Terry Britt

Head of School

“I love Stratford!”

Terry Britt has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of education with being a leader as well as a teacher for elementary through high school students. He is currently the Head of School at Stratford San Francisco Middle School and Crestmoor Canyon campuses.

Terry’s personal philosophy about education is based around bringing students, families, and teachers together with the proper curriculum to get the best possible result of educating a child. He believes that students can learn any concept when taught to them in an engaging manner.

While Terry has taught and been a principal at four other private schools, he feels that Stratford is the perfect fit. He loves working for a school that has high academic expectations while allowing the classroom to be fun and exciting.

Hans Thomas Cramer

Principal

“Go Stratford Lions!”

Hans (Tom) has been with Stratford for 6 years  where he has had the pleasure of teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade, as well as become part of the San Francisco leadership team as the Middle School Principal.

Prior to Stratford, he spent 25 years in the engineering industry working as an engineer, program lead, and Sr. Design director. He worked at both large companies and start-ups where he led large projects creating integrated circuits for phones, wifi, smart meters, power supplies, and car radios.

Hans believes in setting high standards, enabling people to be their best self, working smart, diving deep, and achieving results. He brings these expectations to Stratford San Francisco Middle School campus where his aims to ensure all of our Middle School students are ready to take on the challenges of high school.

Supporting a challenging curriculum that engages students in a safe and caring environment is the job. Seeing them grow and succeed as they move on to High School is his reward.

Wendy Waterman

Office Administrator

Kristen Saham

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.