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Hara Cootes retired from the University at the end of September after 32 years of work at UT’s Child Development Center. What began as a temporary role in 1992 evolved into a lifelong commitment to nurturing children and supporting families, transforming the center into a vital resource for the UT community. 

Becky Ryan recently stepped into the role of director of the Child Development Center after her mentor and former director, Hara Cootes, retired.