Dexter, Missouri - Dexter Public School educators who are retiring this year will be honored at the district's Annual Retirement Tea scheduled for Tuesday, May 5th from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Bearcat Event Center.

Retiring this year are Andrea Backfisch, first grade teacher; Sherry Dukes, high school special education teacher; Anita Joyner, middle school math teacher; Paula Jarrell, elementary learning disabilities teacher; and Cindy Bowman, Central Elementary principal.

Among the classified staff retiring are Gale Simmering, elementary librarian and Lisa Moore, high school secretary.

The public is encouraged to attend this even and honor those that are retiring.

Congratulations to all those retiring!