Virtual Ceremony Held for AISD TAFE Students

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Although they could not attend a live celebration due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, approximately 70 Aldine ISD TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) were honored with a virtual celebration as they received letters of intent to return to Aldine to teach once they have completed their college degrees.

The students joined Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, members of the Aldine ISD Board of Trustees and members of the Executive Leadership Team via Zoom to celebrate their decisions to become future educators.

The ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 20.

Chief Communications Officer Sheleah Reed delivered the welcome.

“Even though we cannot be together in person, we will celebrate all of you today and your decision to become future educators,” Reed said. “We hope you enjoy this presentation and congratulations.”

Franklin Higgins, director of Career and Technical Education, then delivered special remarks to the TAFE students.

“On behalf of the CTE Department, I want to congratulate you all on your accomplishments,” Higgins said. “This has been an interesting year and I am sure you are seeing now, more than ever, how important of a role that educators play. You have made many opportunities in the classroom and you are a part of an amazing transition. Education will never be the same and you have a unique perspective from the standpoint as a student who lived through this transition first-hand and as a future educator. Let this time be another opportunity to learn. We are very proud of you and all that you have accomplished in the Educator’s program and through your CTSO experiences in FCCLA and TAFE. Congratulations and we look forward to welcoming you back home to Aldine.”

Dr. Goffney followed Higgins and also commended the TAFE students for accomplishing their goals during trying times.

“I am super excited to be with you today to celebrate your signing day ceremony,” she said. “I wish we could hold this event in person, but due to these challenging times, we will celebrate virtually. I promised the Class of 2020 that we would find ways to celebrate you and this is another way to highlight the successes you have achieved this year.”

Dr. Goffney lauded the TAFE students for choosing to be come future educators.

“I am so proud of each and every one of your for choosing education as your choice of study in college,” she said. “I can tell you education has done so much for this country girl. Little did I know when I entered Sam Houston State University that one day I would be the superintendent of the 9^th largest school district in Texas.”

Dr. Goffney reminded the students they have chosen a noble endeavor to one day become teachers.

“Education is an honorable profession and we desperately need dedicated individuals to serve our students,” Dr. Goffney said. “I am so proud that not only will you be future teachers, but you have chosen to return to Aldine to teach in our schools once you have graduated from your respective colleges and universities.

“Aldine is proud of its long and storied tradition of producing its own through our TAFE and FCCLA program. We are committed to providing you with the opportunity to return home.”

And she reminded the TAFE students that teachers play an important role in society.

“The impact teachers have on their students is a profound one and I am confident each of you will impact your future students in a positive manner,” Dr. Goffney said. “Who knows, maybe a student you teach will be inspired to follow in your footsteps and one day become teachers as well. Again, congratulations. I, along with our Board of Trustees and our Executive Leadership Team wish you much luck and success.”

Scott Corrick, director of staffing in the Human Resources Department, thanked the students for taking part in TAFE and FCCLA.

“Congratulations on your graduation and accomplishments in TAFE and FCCLA,” Corrick said. “I hope at some point each of you take the time to reflect back on your