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Kindergarten

Years at RMES: 3 years
Total Years in Education: 17 years
Degrees & Certifications: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Master’s in Education (Curriculum and Instruction), NAD Professional Certification in Elementary Education

Mrs. Schaffer has taught from K-8 th grade levels in SDA and Non-SDA Schools within the United States and abroad. She has worked as a missionary teacher and has enjoyed serving God through Education ministry. She loves creating a fun and caring learning environment.

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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