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VP for Curriculum & Special Programs

Years at RMES: 4 
Total Years in Education: 20+
Degrees & Certifications: Ed.D Curriculum and Instruction,Denominational Professional Certification Elementary with Junior Academy Bible Endorsement, State Elementary and Special Education N-9

Dr. Cancel has taught in Adventist schools from Maine to California with varied experience across grade levels and settings. She loves to share Jesus, build relationships with parents and students, and promote literacy.

The early years of education shape more than just school readiness—they shape identity, confidence, and a lifelong approach to learning. At Ruth Murdoch Elementary School, we recognize that what happens in these formative years lays the groundwork for how a child thinks, relates, and thrives. Here, education is more than academics. It’s the cultivation of curiosity, the strengthening of resilience, and the daily experience of being seen and supported. In classrooms filled with purpose and encouragement, students begin to understand not just what they can achieve—but who they are in Christ.

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