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!"

Angie Duncan graduated with her Bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University- Cape Girardeau in 1994.

In 2004 she completed her Master's degree also at SEMO and then obtained her specialist degree from William Woods University in 2013.

in 1994 she began her educational career at T. S. Hill Middle School, teaching all four core subjects for two years.  She likes to say that she was the "Teacher on a Cart" during that time - due to space limitations, she moved from classroom to classroom to teach.

In 1996, she became a full-time math teacher, teaching sixth, seventh, and eighth grade math for 14 years.  Mrs. Duncan was then hired as assistant principal and athletic director at the. middle school.

In 2015, Mrs. Duncan joined Central Elementary as the principal, where she has saved for the last 10 years.

Mrs. Duncan retires with 31 years of teaching and administrative experience, all of it spent here serving the children and families of th Dexter School District.

We and the community you for your dedication and faithful service to our children at Dexter School District.