Today, the awesome is in Barren County, Kentucky. Scott Johnson, recently named the 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, spent nearly a year quietly researching, designing, and perfecting a 3D-printed prosthetic hand for one of his fourth-grade students, Jackson Farmer. Jackson was born without his right hand and has used a rubber prosthetic with limited function. So, without telling Jackson, Johnson began building a custom design—reaching out to engineers around the world, studying existing models, and fine-tuning every detail. When the school’s Back to School Bash arrived this year, Johnson finally revealed the prototype. 3D printing kindness and compassion, THAT’S AWESOME.
