A Message From Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Superintendent

Dear Aldine Community,

Hispanic Heritage Month officially ended on Sunday, October 15. I decided to send my thoughts today since most students and staff were off last week.

When I first joined Aldine ISD in 2018, I began with a Look and Listen Tour. Through those conversations with students, parents, community members, partners, and staff members, as well as personal observations, there was a need to embrace cultural diversity and identity, increase professional development and the pipeline to leadership positions, and take a deep dive into not only improving the academic opportunities for Hispanic students but all students — all means all in Aldine.

Serving Aldine ISD has also broadened my understanding of Hispanic culture. In this issue, you will learn how Board Trustee Connie Esparza taught me about el Mes de la herencia hispana (Hispanic Heritage Month). That conversation in 2018 sparked the idea to develop a Hispanic Heritage Month program for staff at our leadership buildings, including books and a lunch and learn virtual session.

Since joining Aldine ISD, we have expanded and provided new choices and opportunities. And we will continue to do so for our students. These are exciting times for Aldine, and I look forward to the future that lies ahead and all the possibilities.

I encourage you to read all that we have achieved over these years! And we are not done. In this issue, you will also find hyperlinks to stories of a few of our Hispanic school leaders, information about Bond 2023, and bond projects in Props A, B, and C, and voting resources. You’ll also read about our students’ achievements, about one of our campuses that earned national recognition, and much more.

With Aldine Pride!

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent of Schools
Aldine ISD

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