Retired educators were recognized last week on Nov. 13 by the Selma and Dallas County Education Retirees Association of the Alabama Education Retirees Association.

Recognizing the contributions retired educators have made, the Alabama Legislature passed Act No. 90-183 to honor Alabama’s education retirees.  The joint resolution sets aside the Tuesday of American Education Week each for recognition of the state’s retired education personnel.

The Selma/Dallas County Education Retirees Association is just one of 75 local units of the Alabama Education Retirees Association, Inc. (AERA), which represents more than 23,000 retired educators.

Everyone’s life has been enriched by a retired educator,” said Jeanie W. Ward, president of the Selma and Dallas County Education Retirees Association. “Even in our retirement years, retired educators continue to touch the lives of those around us by volunteering in the community.”

The association’s week included visits to Clark Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary and Salem Elementary School.