Stanbridge Academy
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Head of School, Julie Smith

In April 2016, Stanbridge Academy named Julie Smith as our Head of School.
Julie has been a head of school for more than 20 years, and her background also includes roles as a teacher and learning specialist, drawing on her master’s degree in special education. She can be reached via email at jsmith@stanbridgeacademy.org.

Administrative Leads and Directors

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Colleen McQuade
Head of High School
​Director of College Counseling & Transitions

MS/Counseling Education MS/Educ. Leadership
BS/Environmental Biology
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Genevieve Lawrence
Head of Middle School

MA/English Literature
BA/Government
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Danny Martin
Head of Elementary
MA/Early Childhood Education 
BA/Liberal Studies
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Mary Stadler, LMFT
Director of Counseling
MA/Pastoral Studies
MA/Counseling Psychology
​BA/Religion
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Ward Quincey, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
MBA
​BS/Electrical Engineering
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Kirsten Gamb
Director of Admissions
MA/Dance
BFA/Ballet Performance
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Chris Myers
Director of Advancement;
Webmaster

BA/American Studies
BL/UE Man
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Todd Mitchell
Director of Instructional Technology
BS/Economics

Support Staff

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​Linda Bargas
Enrichment Program
​& Marketing Manager

AA-T/Liberal Arts, Arts & Humanities
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Carrie Freedman
Learning Specialist
MS/Special Education 
​BA/Elementary Education
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​Ben Grigsby
Teaching Aide and Afterschool Club advisor
Stanbridge Academy grad
Class of 2008
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Tricia Keener
MS, CCC-SLP

Speech & Language Pathologist
MS/Speech Pathology & Communicative Disorders
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Emma Mamis
R-DMT, APCC
Counseling Intern
MA in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling
BA in Psychology
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Carmen Villanueva
Controller
BS/Business Administration
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Stan Bulldog
School Mascot
MA/School Spirit
BA/Cheerleading

Stanbridge Academy


School Hours

School Day hours
8:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Main Office hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Info

515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Main Office: ​650.375.5860
​Click here for map

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​Stanbridge Academy is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
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and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Stanbridge Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Stanbridge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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  • About Us
    • From the Head of School >
      • Covid Safety Plan
    • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • Our Mission & Philosophy
    • Our Students >
      • Dawson's Story (HS)
      • Tyler's Story (MidSch)
      • Bence's Story (Elem)
    • Our Alumni >
      • Laura's Story (Class of 2008)
      • Lana's Story (Class of 2011)
      • William's Story (Class of 2012)
      • Sarah's Story (Class of 2013)
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Admin & Support Staff
    • Our Trustees
    • Our Donors
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8)
    • High School (9–12)
    • Post-HS Transitions
  • Programs
    • Experiential Learning
    • Postsecondary Transitions
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • FAQ
    • Inquiry Form
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Calendar & Events
    • Common Ground
    • Useful Links
    • SPA Spot
    • Parent Portal
  • Support Us
    • Donate Online
    • Give by check or phone
    • Donate stock or give through a DAF
    • Donate goods or services
    • Bulldog Wear
    • Other ways to give