The Dexter Public Schools CTA celebrated the retirement of Felicia Powers on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Mrs. Powers graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin in May of 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Mrs. Powers also holds a degree from William Woods in Elementary Administration in 2004 and a Specialist in Admin in 2013. 

Mrs. Powers began her education career at Halls Elementary in 1992 teaching 6th Grade Math and Social Studies.  After 3 years, she moved to Advance Elementary, where she taught 3rd Grade for 6 years.  Ms. Powers then went to Zalma Elementary in 2002, where she was the K-12 Map Facilitator and Assessment Coordinator. 

In 2006, Mrs. Powers came to Southwest Elementary to teach 1st Grade and Title. 

Mrs. Powers became the elementary Curriculum Director in 2013 for two years. 

In 2014, Mrs. Powers became the Southwest Assistant Principal. 

Mrs. Powers retires with 18 of her 31 years of faithful and dedicated service to the Dexter Public Schools. 

Thank you and congratulations.