Kerri Kruse graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia with a Bachelor of Special Education K-12 in 1993 with certifications in MR, BD, and LD.

She also earned her Masters of Education from Southwest Baptist University in 1999.

She began teaching at Gracemore Elementary in Northern Kansas City for two years from 1994-1996.

Mrs. Kruse then returned to Dexter where she has worked at T.S. Hill Middle School, Southwest Elementary, Central Elementary and back to Southwest.  She has also served as Varsity Basketball Cheer Coach from 2016 - 2022.

Mrs. Kruse is retiring with 27 of her 29 years of faithful and dedicated service to the Dexter Public School District.

Congratulations Kerri Kruse!