Janet Johnson was named Educator of the Year by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The association annually gives the award to a family and consumer sciences extension educator who conducts outstanding programs that positively affect families. The recipient must have been a member of the association for at least 12 years and must have already received its distinguished service and continued excellence awards.
Johnson is a University of Kentucky county extension agent for Allen County. Through weekly and monthly television broadcasts she offer education programs focusing on resource management, family development, civic engagement, and nutrition and health.
Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in consumer and family sciences and a master’s degree in education from Western Kentucky University.