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 25 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 [email protected].

Administrative Leads and Directors

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Arielle Hendel
Director of Advancement
MS/Nonprofit Mgmt
BS/Comparative Religion & Organizational Psychology
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Danny Martin
School Principal; Director of Professional Development
MA/Special Education
​MA/Early Childhood Education
BA/Liberal Studies
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Emily Mitchell
Director of Admissions
MA/Social-Organizational Psychology
BA/Political Science
and Government
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Ward Quincey, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
MBA
​BS/Electrical Engineering
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Kirsten Gamb
Director of Advancement
(Interim)
MA/Dance
BFA/Ballet Performance


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Cindy Schlesinger
Director of College Counseling & Transitions
MA/Science Education
BA/Biology & Psychology
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Mary Stadler, LMFT
Director of Counseling
MA/Pastoral Studies
MA/Counseling &  Psychology
​BA/Religion
 
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Gregory Wilson, PhD.
Director of Instructional Technology
PhD./Learning, Design, and Technology
MS/BS/Computer Science

Support Staff

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Gladys Arana
Front Office Reception /
​Administrative Manager

BS/Speech & Language Pathology
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​Linda Bargas
​Enrichment Program & Marketing Manager
AA-T/Liberal Arts, Arts & Humanities
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Jody Cook
Front Office Reception
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Alyssa Dew
Learning Specialist
MA/Special Education
BA/Elementary Education & Mathematics

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​Ben Grigsby
Teaching Assistant
Stanbridge Graduate
Class of 2008
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Tevita Halaholo
Teaching Assistant
​Paraeducator
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Peter Kapicak
Facilities Manager
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Tricia Keener
MS, CCC-SLP

Speech & Language Pathologist
MS/BA/Communicative Disorders
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Emma Mamis
MA, BC-DMT, LPCC 15358
Board Certified Dance/ Movement Therapist, Clinical Counselor
MA/Dance Movement Therapy & Counseling
BA/Psychology
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Carmen Villanueva
Controller
BS/Business Administration

Stanbridge Academy


School Hours

School Day hours
8:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Afterschool Program
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Main Office hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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
    • Our Mission & Philosophy >
      • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • 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
    • FAQ
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8)
    • High School (9–12)
  • Programs
    • PostSecondary Additional Info
    • Experiential Learning
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Inquiry Form
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Bulldog Blog
    • Common Ground
    • SPA Spot
    • Parent Portal
  • Support Us
    • Gala2025
    • Donate Online
    • Give by check
    • Donate stock or give through a DAF
    • Donate goods or services
    • Bulldog Wear
    • Other ways to give