Principal's Message

Dear Stanford Families, 

Welcome to Stanford Elementary! It is an incredible honor to serve as your principal and to continue my journey with a school that has meant so much to me over the years.

Stanford is more than the place where I work—it is home. My connection to this school began as a teacher, where I quickly fell in love with our students, families, and staff. I believed in Stanford so deeply that I chose to enroll my own daughter here because I knew firsthand the caring community and high-quality education our school provides.

Later, I had the privilege of serving as assistant principal, and today I am honored to serve as principal. Leading the school that has shaped so much of my personal and professional journey is a privilege I will never take for granted.

I am deeply grateful to our retiring principal, Ryan Merritt, for his mentorship, leadership, and unwavering belief in me. Mr. Merritt's dedication to our students, staff, and families helped make Stanford the exceptional school it is today. I am honored to build upon the strong foundation he created and will continue to lead with the same passion, integrity, and commitment to excellence that he modeled every day.

At Stanford, we believe every child deserves to be known, valued, challenged, and inspired. Together with our dedicated staff and supportive families, we are committed to creating a learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being an important part of the Stanford family. I look forward to partnering with you as we make this an outstanding year for every learner, every day.

With gratitude,

Sarah Udy
Principal