The Dexter CTA honored two retirees at their annual CTA Retirement Tea on Tuesday, April 24, 2025.

Saren Demaree, Dexter Board of Education President honored each retiree.

"We are so glad you have joined us today as we recognize and celebrate the careers of two outstanding educators - Kristi Whitehead and Angie Duncan," commented Demaree.

"It is with the utmost respect that we thank you for your years of dedication and leadership," continued Demaree. "These two have poured their hearts into their students and our community."

"While you will be missed, today we joyfully celebrate with you," stated Demaree.  "Congratulations to each of you on a well-deserved retirement!"

Kristi Whitehead graduation from the University of Missouri- Columbia with her Bachelor's degree in Human development, Family Studies, and Child Life Specialist in 1994.

In 1997, she completed her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Freed-Hardeman University.

In 1997, Mrs. Whitehead began her educational career in TN, teaching fifth grade at Sunnyhill Elementary, then third grade at Nova Elementary for five years.

in 2003, Mrs. Whitehead joined the faculty at Southwest Elementary where she spent two years teaching kindergarten, then over to first grade in 2005, where she taught for three years.

In 2008, she joined the third grade team at Central Elementary, where she has taught for the last 17 years.

Mrs. Whitehead retired with 28 years of teaching experience, 22 of those years spent serving the children and families of the Dexter School District.

We and the community thanks you for your dedication and faithful service to our school district.