Dr. Leroy Chiao

(Former NASA Astronaut and International Space Station Commander) attended the Goddard District in 1966 and 1967. He later studied chemical engineering at the University of Berkley in 1983. Continued his education at the University of California at Santa Barbara earning his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in 1985 and 1987. Dr. Chiao joined NASA in 1990 where he had a 15- year career with the agency, including four space missions. He has logged 229 days in space. On missions he worked closely with Russian, Japanese, and European Astronauts and their affiliated agencies. Dr. Chiao currently serves on a NASA Advisory Council Committee. Leroy came back to visit Goddard Elementary School, where his educational journey began, in December 2015 to share the beginning of his latest adventure of becoming the C.E.O of OneOrbit, where he now uses his space exploration to inspire passion, boldness, and curiosity in students.

Hall Of Fame Class Of 2018

Goddard Public Schools Hall Of Fame

Class of 2018

Marc Bennett, Goddard High School Graduate Class of 1988

Rick Bowden, Former Goddard Teacher & Coach

Leroy Chiao, Former Goddard Student

Rick Kilmer, Former Goddard Teacher, Coach & Administrator

Kenneth Koenigs, Goddard High School Graduate Class of 1974

John Markham, Former Goddard Teacher & Coach

Calvin Vogelgesang, Former Goddard High School Principal and Superintendent of Schools

Jennifer White, Goddard High School Graduate Class of 1996

Marilyn Zoglman, Goddard High School Graduate Class of 1977 & District Administrative Assistant