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Principle

Hobbies: Traveling, music & musical drama, visiting museums, reading, hiking, gardening
Education: PhD, Leadership; M Ed, Administration and Curriculum & Instruction; BA, Elementary Education

It is with great delight that my team of dedicated, caring teachers, active and involved parents, and supportive community welcome you.

Being a laboratory school of Andrews University, Ruth Murdoch Elementary is not only a partner in the education of students, but part of the community of learners who are committed to a legacy of providing Christ-centered, holistic training that promotes making a difference through excellence in achievement and global service.

As principal, I believe my role is to cultivate a positive learning culture where everyone participates in, and supports high standards and prioritizes the academic, social, physical, and spiritual needs and success of children in our care. Therefore, at RMES we embrace and celebrate diverse cultures and recognize the different backgrounds, learning styles, interests, and talents of students. We collaborate to provide a positive, professional, nurturing, and safe educational environment, thus promoting comfort, security, learning, and academic growth and development for all students.

This year we will launch STEAMS—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, Spirituality—a holistic education trajectory. This program provides rigor, and fosters opportunity for collaboration, and creative critical thinking. As a result, it ensures a unique learning experience for every student at RMES.

RMES is a K-8 Seventh-day Adventist school, serving Andrews University and the surrounding community for over 60 years. We offer a comprehensive curriculum in a loving Christian 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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