James Green

What year did you graduate Burlington High School?

1969

Tell us about your accomplishments since graduating from BHS.

PhD in Space Physics at U of I, NASA employee for 42 years, became NASA Chief Scientist, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_L._Green

What was your favorite class at BHS?

History, Math, and Chemistry

During your time at BHS, did you have a favorite staff member who had a positive impact on you? Tell us about them.

Don Vinson – my Chemistry teacher, gave me full access to the 12 inch telescope and got me interested in space science.

Do you have any advice for recent or future graduates?

Follow your dreams.

How did your time at BHS impact your adult life?

It set me on the path of space science.