Other People See The Importance of Educator Astronaut Barbara Morgan's Flight

Shuttle launches with teacher aboard, AP

“After liftoff, Education Secretary Margaret Spellings sent congratulations from Washington and called Morgan “an inspiring example for our next generation of teachers, scientists, engineers, innovators and entrepreneurs.”

Barbara Morgan Receives Challenger Center’s Highest Honor

“The award was first given to President George H.W. Bush and first lady Barbara Bush in 1995. The award was then named after former President Bush and is the Challenger Center’s highest honor. Only those who display exceptional leadership and who contribute significantly to the center’s mission to inspire students to learn and explore receive this honor.”

Mrs. Bush Congratulates Barbara Morgan, Astronaut on Space Shuttle Endeavour and Former Teacher

“This morning, Mrs. Laura Bush called Barbara Morgan, an astronaut and former teacher who will travel to space for the first time on the flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station.”