Aldine ISD Celebrates Aundrea Schultz’s 58-Year Legacy in Education

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Aundrea Schutlz (in blue) poses with Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Board Member Dr. Viola M. García, and Dr. Dawn Ayers-Rodríguez, chief of accountability, assessment, and analytics (l-r).

Aldine ISD bid a fond farewell to one of its longest-serving and most respected leaders. Aundrea Schultz, a director in the district’s Student Services Department, is retiring after 58 years in education — more than five of those decades spent serving Aldine ISD.

She was honored during a retirement celebration on May 27 at the Aldine Community Center, where colleagues gathered to recognize her decades of service and the profound impact she made on generations of students, counselors, and administrators.

In addition to Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, the AISD Executive Leadership Team, and Schultz’s Student Services family, the event was attended by numerous family members, friends, and current and former colleagues. Notable guests included Dr. Wanda Bamberg, former AISD superintendent; Fred Richardson, former principal of Eisenhower High School; Dr. Viola M. García, current AISD Board member; Marine Jones, former AISD Board member; Christina Gómez, former AISD assistant superintendent for region 3 elementary schools; and Raymond Stubblefield, former campus principal at Smith, Stephens, and Mendel elementary schools.

“She is the backbone of so much of what we do in Student Services,” said Candice Moore, former executive director of student services. “She trained almost every high school curriculum assistant principal and lead counselor in scheduling and building a master schedule — and she did it with patience, excellence, and heart. Her historical knowledge is unmatched. She knows what works and what doesn’t because she’s seen it all.”

Schultz began her career in Dallas ISD in 1966 before joining Aldine in 1973. She started as a health and physical education teacher at Stovall Middle School, later serving as a department chair, coach, counselor, and eventually director. She also taught at MacArthur and Eisenhower high schools, where she helped implement software systems and scheduling models that shaped campus operations for decades. Over time, she became known as the district’s “scheduling expert.”

Her leadership style — marked by clarity, compassion, and a calm demeanor — left a lasting impression. Bryan Savant, executive director of student services, recalled how her steady hand guided the district through periods of significant change.

“When the state changed its course passing requirements to include end-of-course exams, it was a complicated transition,” Savant said. “Aundrea worked directly with the administrative cabinet to develop a plan, then broke it into simple, actionable steps. She supported campuses every step of the way.”

Through multiple software transitions — from Region 4’s mainframe to SASI, SMS, and eventually eSchoolPlus — Schultz not only adapted, she she also mastered each platform and trained others with reassurance and patience.

“She saw us through every system upgrade,” Moore said. “And with each one, vendors adapted to her standards — not the other way around.”

Known for her attention to detail and talent for simplifying complex processes, Schultz was the go-to person for ensuring course catalogs, student records, and graduation plans aligned with state standards.

Dr. Charlotte J. Davis, former assistant superintendent of student support services and current president of the Aldine Education Foundation, praised Schultz’s meticulous nature.

Click on the image to view the presentation slide show shared at the reception.

“She always paid attention to every detail when preparing training documents,” Davis said. “And she took time to make sure everyone understood.”

Schultz often refers to her “two families” — Student Services and her cats. A fiction lover and devoted Elvis Presley fan, she brought both professionalism and personality to her work.

Schultz with Dr. Wanda Bamberg.

Even as the district’s scheduling models shifted — from traditional periods to accelerated blocks and back again — Schultz’s guidance remained constant. She helped campuses meet ambitious benchmarks, including scheduling 90% of high school students before summer break — a challenge she met year after year.

“Her strong campus connections came from her time in the trenches,” said Savant. “She didn’t just train — she forged relationships through shared experiences. Her counseling background gave her a remarkable ability to understand and calm people during high-stress moments.”

Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney described Schultz as “a true legend” whose influence can be seen in both systems and people.

“Aundrea didn’t just train people — she empowered them,” Goffney said. “Aldine is better because of her.”

Schultz with Bryan Savant.

Colleagues also remember Schutlz’s wit and warmth. “She’d often say ‘Whatever’ — always with a smile,” Davis recalled. “And she’d remind us, ‘I had to put my counseling hat on.’”

Beyond her expertise, Schultz brought lightness and perspective to those around her.

“She reminded us that our job was to simplify things for campuses — not make them easier for ourselves,” Savant said.

Moore added with a laugh, “She also taught me to be a little glitzy.”

Perhaps the most personal tribute comes from lifelong friend Judy Hester:

“For over 50 years, Aundrea has been the best friend anyone could ask for,” Hester said. “She is always positive, kind, understanding, and an inspiration to everyone who knows her. I’m blessed to have her as a forever friend.”

As Schultz prepares to retire, Aldine ISD says goodbye to a walking archive, a trusted guide, and a calm, steady presence. While her departure leaves a void, her impact will continue to echo — in every school schedule, student transcript, and team she touched. Her legacy is a testament to a life devoted to education.

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