Aug. 27, 2007

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LUBBOCK – Texas Cooperative Extension's 4-H and youth programs in the South Plains and Panhandle will soon have a new leader.

Wendy M. Scott, Extension 4-H and youth agent in Parker County, was recently named 4-H and youth specialist for those two Extension districts, effective Sept. 1. She will be based at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Lubbock.

The appointment was announced Aug. 20 by Dr. Martha Couch, Extension associate director for 4-H and youth. Scott will be based at the Texas A&M University System Agricultural Research and Extension Center at Lubbock.

In her new role, Scott will work with other Extension specialists, agents, parents, volunteers and community leaders in coordinating regional 4-H and youth education programs.

"I am excited about this new appointment serving (Extension) Districts 1 and 2," she said. "I look forward to working for a great group of county Extension agents."

Scott earned a bachelor's degree in vocational home economics from Tarleton State University in 1991, and a master's degree in animal science from Sul Ross State University in 2007.

She taught middle and high school family and consumer sciences for 11 years before joining Extension as a family and consumer sciences agent in Crockett County in 2002. Scott has served as an Extension 4-H and youth agent in Parker County since 2004.

She is married to Robert Scott, Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Erath County. They have two sons, Sterling, 10, and Cooper, 6.

"We are so pleased that Wendy brings her county experience and her teaching experience to the Texas 4-H faculty," Couch said. "Districts 1 and 2 will continue to have great 4-H programs and partnerships, with Wendy as a resource."