“I love working at Stratford because we kindle the flames of curiosity and quest for knowledge on a daily basis.”
Cheryl Damato has been part of the Stratford family for 13 years, and has almost 20 years of experience in the field of education. She currently serves as the principal at Stratford School’s Los Gatos campus.
Cheryl believes that the education at Stratford School kindles the flames of curiosity and quest for knowledge in its students. Because this aligns with her personal philosophy about education, Cheryl is proud to work at Stratford School.
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”
Shirley’s educational philosophy centers around nurturing curious, creative, and critical thinkers who can positively impact the world. With a degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering, she brings extensive experience in education coupled with a passion for technology and innovation.
Previously serving as Vice Principal at Stratford Santa Clara Winchester, Stratford Belgatos Park and Director of Admissions at the Los Gatos, San Jose and Almaden campuses, Shirley gained invaluable insights into building inclusive and supportive communities where students from all backgrounds can thrive academically and personally. Shirley is returning to serve the Los Gatos area, deeply committed to upholding the pillars of academic excellence and ethical integrity.
Faculty and Staff
Our School Leaders
Cheryl Damato
Principal
“I love working at Stratford because we kindle the flames of curiosity and quest for knowledge on a daily basis.”
Cheryl Damato has been part of the Stratford family for 13 years, and has almost 20 years of experience in the field of education. She currently serves as the principal at Stratford School’s Los Gatos campus.
Cheryl believes that the education at Stratford School kindles the flames of curiosity and quest for knowledge in its students. Because this aligns with her personal philosophy about education, Cheryl is proud to work at Stratford School.
EmailShirley Manyu Tung
Director of ECE and Elementary
Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.”
Shirley’s educational philosophy centers around nurturing curious, creative, and critical thinkers who can positively impact the world. With a degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering, she brings extensive experience in education coupled with a passion for technology and innovation.
Previously serving as Vice Principal at Stratford Santa Clara Winchester, Stratford Belgatos Park and Director of Admissions at the Los Gatos, San Jose and Almaden campuses, Shirley gained invaluable insights into building inclusive and supportive communities where students from all backgrounds can thrive academically and personally. Shirley is returning to serve the Los Gatos area, deeply committed to upholding the pillars of academic excellence and ethical integrity.
EmailOur Faculty
Caroline Liang
After School Extended Care Teacher
Faezeh Ebrahimi
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Erica Gray
Preschool Teacher
Elham Ghoushchian
First Grade Teacher
Rubi Hernandez
Preschool Teacher
Danna Johnson
PSPK Science Teacher
Kellee Ziegenhein-Arca
Floater Teacher
Amanda Mull
Extended Care Lead
Shannon Mull
Second Grade Teacher/ Campus Mentor/ Tech Coach
Noushin Roudpeyma
Kindergarten Teacher/ Grade Level Chair/ Leader in Training
Shari Ortega
Floater Teacher
Rebecca Miliotto
Kindergarten Teacher
Rejina Jahan
Transitional Kindergarten
Sakshi Kalra
Computer Science Teacher
Nikitha Shetty
After School Extended Care Teacher
Li Tan
Mandarin Specialty Teacher
Vinodhini Annamalai
Preschool Teacher
Olivia Zhang
Music Teacher
Jie Zhao
Office Administrator