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Vida Giddings

Business Manager

About me

What I enjoy about working at RMES: I derive pleasure out of maintaining an earthly system with eternal rewards.
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, walking, spending time with family
Education: Andrews University: BBA in Finance; Andrews University: MBA in Management.

Where Every Lesson Builds Confidence
and Character

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.

Ruth Murdoch Elementary School

Our Contact Details

(269) 471 - 3225

8885 Garland Ave, Berrien Springs, MI 49104

Hours | Monday -Thursday: 8:05 AM - 4:00 PM Friday: 8:05 AM - 12 PM (closed on weekends & holidays)

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