Our Faculty

Our School Leaders

Ramyaa Venkatesh

Head of School

Ramyaa Venkatesh serves as Head of School for both Stratford Washington Park and De Anza Park campuses. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, 13 of those with Stratford School, Ramyaa is dedicated to providing an enriched educational experience for her students and families.

Mary Kiely

Director of Lower School

“My job is to be a humble servant to our Stratford students, employees, and families.”

Mary Kiely has been a part of the Stratford School family for over a decade, a place where she feels at home. Before taking on her current role as the Director of Lower School at Stratford School’s Sunnyvale Washington Park campus, Mary taught preschool through kindergarten, as well as served as a vice principal and preschool principal.

Mary Kiely knows that every child that comes through the door has individual needs, and believes it is her job to make sure that she is meeting not only the needs of the student, but of the entire family.

Often wearing many hats on a daily basis, Mary thrives on challenges and obstacles that come her way. She is empowered to impact students in the most meaningful and positive ways possible.

Ashley Lee

Director of Early Childhood Education

“I love that children at Stratford receive an exceptional, well-balanced education.”

Ashley Lee has been a part of the Stratford family for more than a decade. Before taking on her current role as the Director of Early Childhood Education at Stratford’s Washington Park campus, Ashley taught preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten, and served as a vice principal. For three years, she served as a mentor teacher for the preschool and pre-kindergarten program.

In order for children to become positive contributors to society, Ashley knows that they need much more than an academic education.

Ashley believes that Stratford gives teachers and students the tools, curriculum and environment to receive a well-rounded education.