Dexter, Missouri - Eleven Dexter educators representing nearly 300 years i the field of education were honored at the annual Retirement Tea on Thursday, May 4, 2017.

Dexter School Board vice President Herman Morse, a retired educator and administrator, presented the honors at the Bearcat Event Center.

Honored were Loretta Morrow, Regina Mick, Elizabeth Spratt, Rhonda Lane, Michelle Kirkley, Linda Hill, Jennifer Miller, Derek Urhahn, Judy Patterson, Tracy Elfrink and Melanie Stoelting.

Mrs. Tracy Elfrink graduated from McKendree College in 1980 with a degree in Elementary Education. 

She began her career with the Dexter Public Schools in 1994, as an Early Childhood Aide. 

She is retiring with all 23 career years of teaching at Southwest Elementary, providing a quality education to all of her students.