Dexter, Missouri - A Teachers Retirement Tea was hosted in the Bearcat Event Center in Dexter for retiring staff.

Dr. Michele Williams came to Dexter in 2015 to fill the position of Curriculum Director at the administration level.

She retires with 29 years in education, three at Sikeston, nine at Scott City and 14 as principal at Chaffee Elementary.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Eduction from Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau in 1989 with a minor in Math.

She obtained her Masters in Administration in 1998 and her Specialist Degree in 2004.  She received her Doctorate in 2014.

Congratulations Dr. Williams!