The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Rebecca Laird-Cook as the new 4-H youth development educator serving Uinta County.

Laird-Cook completed her associate’s degree in general studies from Northwest College in Powell. She earned her bachelor’s in special education and elementary education from Western Governors University in 2024.

Laird-Cook served as an elementary teacher at Uinta County School District #1 for three years, where she worked with students with disabilities, led arts and crafts programs, and taught science. She is experienced at adjusting lesson plans to meet the needs of individual students and looks forward to using these skills to help current Uinta County 4-H’ers.

“I enjoy helping children learn in both traditional and unconventional ways that suit their need to understand the material,” says Laird-Cook. “I found working with different people helps me to learn and grow just as much as they do.”

Laird-Cook grew up in Evanston on a local ranch. As a youth, she participated in Uinta County 4-H and Future Farmers of America. She is excited to give back to Uinta County 4-H and run the catch-a-calf and shooting sports programs.

Laird-Cook started her new role with UW Extension on Jan. 31, 2025. She can be reached at rlairdco@uwyo.edu or (307) 783-0570.