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.

Mr. Urhahn graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1987 with a degree in Education. 

He received his Master’s degree in 1998 and his Specialist degree in 2007 from Southeast Missouri State University. 

He began his teaching career in 1987, with the Zalma R-V School District, teaching PE and Health. 

Mr. Urhahn also taught, coached, and served as Athletic Director at Scott City, Oak Ridge, and Advance. 

In 1990, Leopold R-III School District hired Mr. Urhahn as Principal, he then became Superintendent of the district in 2005. 

Mr. Urhahn  was hired in 2012, as the Assistant Principal at Dexter High School as well as the Athletic Director.  He came to the Dexter School District with many years of teaching and administrative experience. 

Mr. Urhahn is retiring with 30 career years in education.