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. Rhonda Lane graduated from the University of Missouri in 1987 with a B.S. in Education. 

Her career began in 1987, teaching at Riverview Gardens High School in North County St. Louis. 

Her career has taken her to Laura Speed Elliott Middle School in Boonville, MO, Adams Middle School In Trenton, MO, Clarkton High School, and Bernie High School. 

Then in 2011, she was hired to teach English at Dexter High School, where she will end her 29 career years of teaching.

During the 6 years at DHS, she helped form the DHS Scholar Bowl team.