Meet the Staff

Becca Lard

Becca Lard

Education Center Manager

Becca Lard joins Cognition with a degree from UNC-Wilmington in Elementary Education and Fine Arts and seven years of teaching experience in Forsyth County. Raised in Davie County, she is excited to return home and expand opportunities for hands-on learning in our community. She hopes to use her passion for STEAM education to bring fun programs and events to Cognition. When she isn’t working at Cognition, you can find her rock climbing, reading by the pool, or spending time with her family. 

Jessica Huyett

Jessica Huyett

Site Coordinator

Jessica White Huyett is a Davie County native and comes to COGNITION with a passion for people and a love of learning. She graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2019 with a degree in Political Science and Education. She hopes to utilize her specialization in STEAM education and experience with children of all ages to continue to develop engaging programming for Davie County and surrounding communities. When she is not working at COGNITION, she enjoys spending time in nature, cuddling her dog, and reading her latest book.

Elizabeth Cruz

Elizabeth Cruz

S.T.E.A.M. Support Staff

Joey Davis

Joey Davis

Special Programming Coordinator

Elizabeth Meader

Elizabeth Meader

S.T.E.A.M. Support Staff

Marielle Youker

Marielle Youker

S.T.E.A.M. Support Staff