The brilliant mind, kind spirit, and gentle soul of Katherine G. Johnson will continue to inspire future young scientists for generations to come. Although her scientific acumen allowed her to stand with and among the greatest of mathematicians and physicists, she loved children and enjoyed her visits at Alpha Academy.
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NASA administrator, James Bridenstine stated, she was an American hero, and her pioneering legacy will never be forgotten. Mrs. Johnson was not only a hero, legend, and mentor to our students and staff, she was our friend and a member of the Alpha Academy Family.
Mrs. Johnson received numerous awards and dedications in her honor. In 2015, Mrs. Johnson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Barack Obama; in 2016 her life story was featured in the Oscar-nominated movie, Hidden Figures.
Most recently, her daughters, Katherine Moore and Joylette Hylick accepted on her behalf, the prestigious Hubbard Award, the National Geographic’s highest honor. She was blessed with longevity (101 years) and she, in turn, graced us with her loving spirit.
Passion leads to success