R. J. Kost (Republican)

680 Road 11
Powell, Wyoming 82435
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Bio: Reynolds J. (R. J.) Kost has been a mathematics instructor, a coach, and the curriculum coordinator in Wyoming public schools from 1975 – 2018, when he retired. Born and raised on the farm, agriculture is also a passion. He received a double major Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics and in Physical Education/ Health from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana, then earned his Master’s in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wyoming. He is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), and Wyoming Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (WY-ASCD). R. J. serves on the board for one of our local credit unions and Powell Valley Health Care. He is a member of the Park County Health Coalition, and Powell Economic Partnership. R. J. has been blessed to be married to Caroline for 47 years this August. They have two children and two grand

My experience is connected to many boards I have served on and am currently the president of two boards. I have volunteered and been involved with service to my community, the county, and the state when asked. As a teacher I learned how to work with different people in different roles from parents to administrators and state officials. I strongly believe if you are not happy with the way things are going you can complain or you can get involved. Getting involved is the choice I made.

I graduated from Basin High School in 1971
I received my Bachelors Degree from Rocky Mountain College in Billings in 1975 with a double major. Mathematics and Physical Education and Health.
I received my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wyoming in 1989.

Municipal judge for the Town of Dubois
Park County Health coalition board
Powell Maker Space Board
Powell Economic Partnership board
Powell Schools Federal Credit Union Board President
Powell Valley Healthcare Board President
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Director of the Wyoming ASCD – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

I retired from my education job and wanted to give back to my community, the Big Horn Basin and the State of
Wyoming for the opportunities all have provided me. It is an honor to be able to give back and to serve for the people of the state.

Working together to help make life in Wyoming better
To represent the smaller communities of our state and make sure we preserve the climate and culture of each of them
To find ways to stabilize our economy and try to avoid the ups and downs we face at this time.