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.

Alexis Varr

Director of Early Childhood Education

“All children are unique. As an educator, I want their individual uniqueness to shine through.”

Alexis brings twelve years of teaching experience to Stratford School’s Washington Park campus as both a preschool and elementary teacher. She has also served as a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) mentor and math curricular lead, and supported teachers across all Stratford  campuses. She believes that every child is unique, and needs a safe, caring, and stimulating environment in which to learn.  Emotional, physical, intellectual, and social growth form an integral part of Alexis’s teaching philosophy, and her dedication to this well-balanced approach is evident as a teacher and school leader.

Adela Bjelevac

Office Administrator

Jocelyn Trejo

Office Administrator