Erin Blake

Director of Lower School

“Children thrive when they are cared for and feel secure.”

As the Director of Lower School, Erin brings twelve years of experience and leadership skills gained at Stratford School to this role. In addition to being a beloved elementary school teacher, Erin has six years of experience as a Lower School Mentor Teacher, was a member of the Summer Academic Bridge Camp curriculum design team, and most recently served as an Assistant Director. Erin takes pride in knowing each student’s unique strengths and aspires to guide students along his or her individual path. She believes children thrive when they feel secure and cared for.

Angela Manosca

Director of Early Childhood Education

“I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment conducive to learning.”

Angela Manosca has 15 years of experience in the field of education. Before taking on her current role as a vice principal at Stratford School’s Los Gatos campus, Angela taught preschool and pre-kindergarten, and served as a mentor teacher for the preschool/pre-kindergarten program.

Angela aims to create an environment where creativity and inquiry happen freely and without limitation. She also wants to provide students with the life skills they will need to be confident and successful members of society.

Angela feels blessed to be given the opportunity to work closely with the students, families, and faculty of Stratford School.

Shirley Tung

Director of Admissions

“Children are the world’s future.”

Manyu Shirley Tung has been a part of the Stratford family since 2018. Before taking on her current role as the Director of Admissions at Stratford’s San Jose campus, she served as the Office Administrator at Stratford’s Los Gatos campus.